BARUNG TAUSUG PATIKUL

[tanaruz]

Hello,

Happy to share with you a newly-arrived barung from Patikul, Jolo.

Age: c. 20th century
Hilt: baykaskas (budbud)- silver
Hilt: red banati (root)
Scabbard: marang wood (johey oak),
wrapped with black tape,
A piece of old pis siyabit with MOP pieces.
OAL: 20.5 inches/ Blade: 13.5 inches


Notes:
1. the previous owner was an Imam
2. with talismatic inscription/mark on the blade
3. Marang - a much preferred wood for the scabbard. Easy to carve, light and 'gristly' over time.

Saludos,

Yves

[Battara]

Interesting piece. The "nose" and top tail are in modified form and wonderfully and intricately carved.

[Sajen]

A very nice mid. to end 20th century barung, very nice!

[Ian]

Hi Yves,

Nice modern piece. As Battara notes, very nice carving on hilt and scabbard. Interesting use of tape instead of rattan wrapping.

[tanaruz]

Hello friends,

Thanks for the inputs.

As for that 'tape wrapping' - my father did ask the same question to a previously-purchased kris owner from a Philippine Constabulary general who had it as a war trophy.

The tape- serves as a rain/water repellent when the barung is carried during the rainy days.


Saludos,

Yves