BARUNG TAUSUG PATIKUL
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
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