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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2016, 06:51 AM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
For Arms and Antiques, here are pictures of the...

For Arms and Antiques, here are pictures of the same side of the blade all cleaned up and etched (it would have been great if the blade turned out to be wootz but all is good the way it is).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2016, 12:17 AM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
I have cleaned and etched the blade with ascetic...

I have cleaned and etched the blade with ascetic acid. That part in question was actually just dirt. The lamination pattern on the naga barong was random, somewhat unremarkable. However it is a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2016, 04:34 PM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
Better late than never. As promised here are...

Better late than never. As promised here are photos of the ivory naga barong with the best of my Moro weapons collection. Enjoy. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2016, 12:07 AM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
Me too, I wanted to go after it for the blade...

Me too, I wanted to go after it for the blade alone but the winning bid was just too much to overcome.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2016, 08:53 AM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
Although inappropriately altered, I must admit...

Although inappropriately altered, I must admit the Moro Kris saber blade is absolutely stunning with the twist core pattern and the exquisite fullering. Just imagine what it could have looked like...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2016, 10:22 PM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
It is possible that there have been restorations...

It is possible that there have been restorations on this piece as you have pointed out. By the way there were two other swords in the same auction which I believe are Moro kris swords that have been...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2016, 10:36 PM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
Yup, I see what you mean, the stylised vegetal...

Yup, I see what you mean, the stylised vegetal Moro form which is in stark contrast with the more realistic depiction like that of Borneo, Sumatra or even Java. Hopefully more datu class barungs from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2016, 06:04 AM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
I mean ceremonial type barungs made with ivory or...

I mean ceremonial type barungs made with ivory or even silver hilts from Borneo. Sorry if I didn't make myself clear about that. I guess the scabbard of the ivory barung does clearly show the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2016, 02:44 PM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
What a missed opportunity to own such a rare item...

What a missed opportunity to own such a rare item then (sigh). Hopefully a forum member got it and would post pictures. Have you seen any similar barungs from Borneo before?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2016, 03:45 AM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
Ivory Hilt Barong from Borneo

This elegant ivory hilt barong was sold recently in an on line action (I didn't win it unfortunately ) and was described as being from Borneo. I have seen warrior-level barongs from Borneo but not a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2016, 05:47 AM
Replies: 43
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
Here are all three nagas side by side.

Here are all three nagas side by side.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2016, 05:09 AM
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Posted By Aslan Paladin
Detlef - Yes, I agree. I think the cord wrap was...

Detlef - Yes, I agree. I think the cord wrap was done by a native a long time ago and so culturally appropriate (and makes it more interesting). The missing piece of ivory crest tells an interesting...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2016, 08:34 AM
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Views: 78,703
Posted By Aslan Paladin
Vandoo - I think the ivory naga barong picture...

Vandoo - I think the ivory naga barong picture you just posted is the one that belongs to Kino and appears as his avatar. And that is the wooden-hilt naga barong Artzi has in his gallery item which I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2016, 11:05 PM
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Views: 78,703
Posted By Aslan Paladin
In response to Robert, here is a comparison with...

In response to Robert, here is a comparison with Kino's barong (the wooden one). The ivory hilted one Kino uses as his avatar would be nice to see.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 78,703
Posted By Aslan Paladin
I was really awe-strucked at first to see this...

I was really awe-strucked at first to see this barong being offered in an auction here as I realised this hilt style is rare, done in a quite identifiable dragon's head, and I haven't seen another...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2016, 03:12 PM
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Views: 78,703
Posted By Aslan Paladin
Here are additional pictures. Comments are most...

Here are additional pictures. Comments are most welcome.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 78,703
Posted By Aslan Paladin
Ivory Hilt Barong for Sharing

Greetings.

I've just won this ivory-hilted barong sword from a local auction site here in New Zealand. It was described by the seller as a bring back sword from Malaya/Borneo by a NZ officer and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2015, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,698
Posted By Aslan Paladin
I am posting a comparative picture of the sword...

I am posting a comparative picture of the sword and a Balinese ceremonial wedung/blakas. Their blades both have a chisel grind and a clipped point. And the base of both blades seem to have the same...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2015, 03:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,698
Posted By Aslan Paladin
Thanks for the continuing inputs gentlemen, you...

Thanks for the continuing inputs gentlemen, you have been validating more of my suspicions and dispelling some of my preconceived notions regarding this sword. When Ian said the sword looks like...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2015, 05:41 PM
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Views: 14,698
Posted By Aslan Paladin
I forgot to mention that the sword has a chisel...

I forgot to mention that the sword has a chisel edge. I don't know of any Indonesian bladed weapon that has a chisel edge except for the Balinese wedung that I have and I don't know if a kalasan has...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,698
Posted By Aslan Paladin
Thanks for the welcoming greeting Fernando. ...

Thanks for the welcoming greeting Fernando.

Thanks for the informative reply Ian. It hasn't occurred to me that this sword may indeed be from further South and the hilt does look like a makara and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,698
Posted By Aslan Paladin
Unusual Hybrid Moro-Visayan Tenegre Sword?

Greetings gentlemen,

I am a long-time lurker who has just recently decided to join in as a member and this is my first post. I have been collecting Islamic arms and armor since 2011 and have...
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