My new barong/barung

imas560 · 8th May 2013, 10:11 AM

Hello all,
one of my latest acquisitions has turned up and I was hoping for some help in identifying it (age, area etc).
the overall length is 530mm / 20.5 inch, blade length 390mm / 15.5inch
blade thickness nearest to hilt sleeve 8mm / 5/16inch
the blade looks like it has been taken to with possibly an abrasive
the hilt seems to be horn?
thanks for any help provided

CharlesS · 8th May 2013, 12:09 PM

What a nice quality example! The pommel does, indeed, look like horn which is quite rare! Nice carving too! I would suggest trying to etch the blade on this one. It may have a very "active" pattern in the blade.

Great pick up!!

Battara · 8th May 2013, 04:05 PM

I agree with Charles - etch the blade - I see the possibility of patterns in the blade.

I also agree with Charles - this is horn, rare, and I like the carvings.

Would you post pictures of the top of the pommel please?

On date - I am thinking as is - last quarter of the 19th century. Where? - well harder but certainly in the Sulu region.

imas560 · 9th May 2013, 07:47 AM

Thanks guys,
have posted more pics of the pommel, let me know if you want more pics
thanks

Sajen · 12th May 2013, 10:37 AM

Beautiful barung!

Robert · 12th May 2013, 03:36 PM

Great barong Imas560 , I really like seeing these horn hilted ones in particular. Congratulations on a finding such a beautiful new addition to your collection. Looking forward to seeing what an etch might reveal.

Best,
Robert

imas560 · 13th May 2013, 03:49 AM

Thanks everyone,
I'm hunting through posts to the forum to find best way to etch.

8th May 2013, 10:11 AM	#1
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	My new barong/barung Hello all, one of my latest acquisitions has turned up and I was hoping for some help in identifying it (age, area etc). the overall length is 530mm / 20.5 inch, blade length 390mm / 15.5inch blade thickness nearest to hilt sleeve 8mm / 5/16inch the blade looks like it has been taken to with possibly an abrasive the hilt seems to be horn? thanks for any help provided Attached Images

9th May 2013, 07:47 AM	#4
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Thanks guys, have posted more pics of the pommel, let me know if you want more pics thanks Attached Images

8th May 2013, 12:09 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	What a nice quality example! The pommel does, indeed, look like horn which is quite rare! Nice carving too! I would suggest trying to etch the blade on this one. It may have a very "active" pattern in the blade. Great pick up!!

8th May 2013, 04:05 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	I agree with Charles - etch the blade - I see the possibility of patterns in the blade. I also agree with Charles - this is horn, rare, and I like the carvings. Would you post pictures of the top of the pommel please? On date - I am thinking as is - last quarter of the 19th century. Where? - well harder but certainly in the Sulu region.

12th May 2013, 10:37 AM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Beautiful barung!

12th May 2013, 03:36 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Great barong Imas560 , I really like seeing these horn hilted ones in particular. Congratulations on a finding such a beautiful new addition to your collection. Looking forward to seeing what an etch might reveal. Best, Robert

13th May 2013, 03:49 AM	#7
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Thanks everyone, I'm hunting through posts to the forum to find best way to etch.