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Ascalon
4th February 2010, 05:24 PM
I just got this piece.
All comments are more than welcome.

http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/11/44/08/82/sulu10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=203&u=11440882)

http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/11/44/08/82/sulu310.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=204&u=11440882)

Robert
4th February 2010, 05:39 PM
WOW :eek: Congratulations on your new acquisition!!! That is some beautiful carving. :cool: Could you please post the dimensions?

Robert

Lew
4th February 2010, 05:48 PM
Must be a Datu parade piece very sweet :) .

mross
4th February 2010, 07:28 PM
WOW, the grain in that wood is gorgeous!!

Rick
4th February 2010, 07:29 PM
I don't want to rain on anyone's parade . :o

The carving is beautiful but the blade is too long for the scabbard .
I've never seen a barong that sat so tall in its scabbard . :confused:

Lew
4th February 2010, 09:09 PM
True it does seem like the sacabbard was made for a smaller barong but still it is still sooo..... sweet just display it out of the scabbard if it bothers you. ;)




Lew

kino
5th February 2010, 01:44 AM
Ascalon,

That is the best looking scabbard I've ever seen and the carving of the kakatua is very beautiful. Congratulations on a great find. Thanks for sharing.




Must be a Datu parade piece
I've heard and read this term used many times. What does "parade", in reference to swords mean??

Spunjer
5th February 2010, 02:21 AM
kino, kinda like the Sinulog or Dinagyang, only in sulu... :shrug:

Lew
5th February 2010, 02:28 AM
I've heard and read this term used many times. What does "parade", in reference to swords mean??[/QUOTE]

By Parade I mean fancier weapons were carried by Datu and higher ranking Moros at most public ceremonies such as weddings or a parade after a battle that they had won.

Battara
5th February 2010, 03:19 AM
I'm not sure that this was for parade use, but more for semi-daily wear.

Datu parade pieces showed more silver, ivory, gold, etc.

And you are right Louie in your thoughts about parade usage. Also when visiting another datu they used the good stuff as well.

Indeed it is a great piece.

Sajen
5th February 2010, 04:40 PM
Very beautilful carvings at the handle and sheat, what a shame that it don't belong together.

Detlef

CharlesS
6th February 2010, 12:48 AM
Nice all over, but one of the best barong scabbards I have seen, period.