Bankung ended on ebay

[mross]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Mike,

Post-WW2, possibly vintage but certainly not antique. IMHO not a tourist piece but rather something to get the work done...

Hilt also seems to be an utilitarian version from less pricey wood; an aluminium ferrule would be certainly more en suite than silver.

Please give the blade an etch when you receive it: always interesting to learn how it got crafted.

Considering the low price, I guess this is a good example for any Moro collection until one chances upon an affordable, traditional, antique bankung.

Regards,
Kai

The post WW-II seems reasonable given the aluminium. However, the Moro had a different view of al. then we do, to them it was very valuable, so I think this was more likely a user for someone with status. Though the handle raises questions. That's why this is so much fun!

[Bangkaya]

Interesting sword you have there, but I would hesitate to call it a true bangkung from Sulu. Other than the blade, everything else points to a Bajau golok or parang from Sabah especially the design of the scabbard.

Regards,
Bangkaya