Maranao Barong

Robert · 27th July 2014, 11:01 PM

Hello Nirghosa, There is one other thing about this I would like to make mention of. The grip area of the hilt seems to be of a constant diameter on this example where on most other barongs the grip area tapers in diameter getting smaller as it moves toward the blade. As Detlef has pointed out, the use of a guard is also quite interesting. A most unusual barong for sure.

Best,
Robert

spiral · 27th July 2014, 11:03 PM

I know nothing of Filipino weaponry, but with any weapon I think larger, more detailed photos would help?

spiral

Ian · 29th July 2014, 05:05 PM

When thinking of odd barung, North Borneo should not be forgotten. There are some good pictures of northern Borneo barung in this old thread:

http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001304.html

The kakatua on the Maranao barung looks similar to some of these. Note that the ones from Sabah also have cylindrical rather than tapering handles.

Ian.

Nirghosa · 29th July 2014, 11:29 PM

I'll try to load some closer pics later.
Regarding the guard, that is a common theme on Maranao barongs

Battara · 30th July 2014, 12:24 AM

I would only add that Palawan barongs (near Borneo) seem to also be narrow and have round hilts (not pommels).

Sajen · 30th July 2014, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nirghosa

Regarding the guard, that is a common theme on Maranao barongs

Good to know, thank you!

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27th July 2014, 11:01 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Nirghosa, There is one other thing about this I would like to make mention of. The grip area of the hilt seems to be of a constant diameter on this example where on most other barongs the grip area tapers in diameter getting smaller as it moves toward the blade. As Detlef has pointed out, the use of a guard is also quite interesting. A most unusual barong for sure. Best, Robert

27th July 2014, 11:03 PM	#2
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	I know nothing of Filipino weaponry, but with any weapon I think larger, more detailed photos would help? spiral

29th July 2014, 05:05 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	When thinking of odd barung, North Borneo should not be forgotten. There are some good pictures of northern Borneo barung in this old thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001304.html The kakatua on the Maranao barung looks similar to some of these. Note that the ones from Sabah also have cylindrical rather than tapering handles. Ian.

29th July 2014, 11:29 PM	#4
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	I'll try to load some closer pics later. Regarding the guard, that is a common theme on Maranao barongs

30th July 2014, 12:24 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I would only add that Palawan barongs (near Borneo) seem to also be narrow and have round hilts (not pommels).