Need help identifying script on Barong

drac2k · 23rd June 2013, 10:01 PM

Hello all,
This is my first post as a new member. I have two massive Barongs with talisman on the blades. One has script that I would like to try to identify.
Thanks!
Dave

Battara · 23rd June 2013, 11:37 PM

Welcome to our little forum!

Dave you have two nice and interesting barongs there. The top one has what looks like to me an okir stylized centipede - a talismanic symbol.
The pommel on his one is also very interesting and different.

The bottom barong looks like jawi script, but I do see the name of Allah in there.

If we could only get someone to read jawi........

Robert · 23rd June 2013, 11:58 PM

Hello Drac2k, While I cannot be of any help with the translation I would like to say what great pieces these are that you have offered up for discussion, and I would also like add my welcome to you to the forum.

Best,
Robert

drac2k · 24th June 2013, 01:00 AM

Thanks for the kind comments. I am very excited to be on this site and even though I am an avid collector, I fear I lack sufficient knowledge in the items I like and I appreciate the forums help.

Battara · 24th June 2013, 03:24 AM

Our knowledge and wisdom come from the fact that we are all learners here, and have so much more to learn.

VVV · 24th June 2013, 06:20 AM

Very nice and unusual Barong - congratulations.

Actually God's (Allah's) 100th (secret) name is on the blade, but in the form of the seal of Solomon (the stars).
According to the Islamic esoteric tradition this name has very strong talismanic powers and if you can pronounce this name you can perform miracles.

Michael

23rd June 2013, 10:01 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Need help identifying script on Barong Hello all, This is my first post as a new member. I have two massive Barongs with talisman on the blades. One has script that I would like to try to identify. Thanks! Dave Attached Images

23rd June 2013, 11:37 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Welcome to our little forum! Dave you have two nice and interesting barongs there. The top one has what looks like to me an okir stylized centipede - a talismanic symbol. The pommel on his one is also very interesting and different. The bottom barong looks like jawi script, but I do see the name of Allah in there. If we could only get someone to read jawi........

23rd June 2013, 11:58 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Drac2k, While I cannot be of any help with the translation I would like to say what great pieces these are that you have offered up for discussion, and I would also like add my welcome to you to the forum. Best, Robert

24th June 2013, 01:00 AM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Thanks for the kind comments. I am very excited to be on this site and even though I am an avid collector, I fear I lack sufficient knowledge in the items I like and I appreciate the forums help.

24th June 2013, 03:24 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Our knowledge and wisdom come from the fact that we are all learners here, and have so much more to learn.

24th June 2013, 06:20 AM	#6
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Very nice and unusual Barong - congratulations. Actually God's (Allah's) 100th (secret) name is on the blade, but in the form of the seal of Solomon (the stars). According to the Islamic esoteric tradition this name has very strong talismanic powers and if you can pronounce this name you can perform miracles. Michael