TUGAYA BARONG

tanaruz · 5th August 2020, 12:57 PM

Hello friends,

from my father's collection, a Tugaya barong.
What captured my attention is the silver accoutrement on the blade (near the blade's handle).

Regards

Yves

Ian · 5th August 2020, 02:51 PM

Hi Yves:

Very nice example of Tugayan work. I like the expert carving on their pieces (although the style is a little flamboyant for my taste). Is the hilt wood or horn? I'm thinking kumagong but it's hard to tell from the picture. The small overlay on the blade adjacent to the hilt is reminiscent of those seen on some Islamic weapons from elsewhere (e.g., yataghans).

Your sword appears to be of recent manufacture (21st C).

Regards,

Ian

tanaruz · 5th August 2020, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Hi Yves:

Very nice example of Tugayan work. I like the expert carving on their pieces (although the style is a little flamboyant for my taste). Is the hilt wood or horn? I'm thinking kumagong but it's hard to tell from the picture. The small overlay on the blade adjacent to the hilt is reminiscent of those seen on some Islamic weapons from elsewhere (e.g., yataghans).

Your sword appears to be of recent manufacture (21st C).

Regards,

Ian

Hi Sir,

the hilt is made of horn (water buffalo). I have another tugaya piece (an older one) and I will post it asap.

Regards

Yves

Battara · 7th August 2020, 03:56 AM

Yes please post the older one. Though very nice, this is of recent manufacture as Ian states.

5th August 2020, 12:57 PM	#1
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 267	TUGAYA BARONG Hello friends, from my father's collection, a Tugaya barong. What captured my attention is the silver accoutrement on the blade (near the blade's handle). Regards Yves Attached Images

5th August 2020, 02:51 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,197	Hi Yves: Very nice example of Tugayan work. I like the expert carving on their pieces (although the style is a little flamboyant for my taste). Is the hilt wood or horn? I'm thinking kumagong but it's hard to tell from the picture. The small overlay on the blade adjacent to the hilt is reminiscent of those seen on some Islamic weapons from elsewhere (e.g., yataghans). Your sword appears to be of recent manufacture (21st C). Regards, Ian

7th August 2020, 03:56 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Yes please post the older one. Though very nice, this is of recent manufacture as Ian states.