Another Jungayyan Barong

[CharlesS]

Here is a another Moro jungayyan barong. I am not sure which tribe, but after conversations with Battara and describing the pommel to him, I suggest Tausug. It seems the pommel's upper and lower portion are at a slightly more elongated and extreme "1 o'clock" and "7 o'clock" positions.

Once the "Moro guys" see it they may have a better or another idea.

The blade is rather standard(in terms of pattern welding) except that it has an upper edge for 2/3s of its length.

The quite simple scabbard is original, but was broken in several spots and has seen some restoration.

[Sajen]

Very very nice! :eek:

[kronckew]

Wow!

[Royston]

Charles

I think I could live with the "Standard" blade just for the sake of the hilt and pommel. :D

[David R]

The more I see of these the more I want one for my own collection. Really really nice!

[Spunjer]

yowza!!! heck of a piece you got there, Charles! that's one cool looking puppy you got, lol. it's amazing how those fragile ivory carvings are perfectly intact a hundred or so years later. the double edge blade is a plus as well! an excellent Sulu piece! congrats on your latest catch!!!
this barung reminds me of the God of War piece. the only thing missing are the symbols on the blade...

[CharlesS]

Spunjer: would you consider this a Tausug piece, and if so what would you consider the identifying characteristics???

Thanks for your input, as always!

[jwkiernan]

Absolutely stunning Charles! One day I'll find one of these beauties! Congrats!

All my best,

John

[Maurice]

Congrats Charles,

Thanks for sharing this beauty.
Indeed great to see that the ivory is still intact over all those years.


Regards,
Maurice

[Spunjer]

Spunjer: would you consider this a Tausug piece, and if so what would you consider the identifying characteristics???

Thanks for your input, as always!

the hilt design is Tausug, Charles. notice how the back plume extends out from the get-go, whereas Sama style normally curls at first. what i'm curious about, and i just now notice it, is the okir on the scabbard. is it alright if you can blow that up and post the pic?

[CharlesS]

Spunjer, hopefully this will help. The okir motifs to the left outer portion of the scabbard look pretty typical. The center panel seems to be decorated with carved floral motifs(some almost appearing to be fleur-de-lis!!!) in and around a center "V".

[Battara]

I must admit the more I have looked at the angle of this pommel, the more I am thinking toward the Sama people. With the scabbard top done in this fashion and the ukkil used, I now am almost sure it is from the Sama. I say almost because usually I see pieces attributed to the Sama with slightly different ukkil where the tail starts.

Another possibility, Ron could this also be from Bun-Bun village?

[kino]

Damn!!! What a handsome Barung.
You must have been good to get an early Christmas present like that.
Thanks for sharing.