Barung?

Ian · 26th September 2025, 06:56 PM

Looking at the blade, I believe that its maximum width is closer to the hilt than the tip. If that is the case, then this might well be a Sulu barung blade that has been remounted in a Maranao style. The overall shape of the scabbard is also consistent with a Sulu barung scabbard but the looped belt keeper is a later add on. However, I think that the okir carving at the throat is probably Maranao.

In its present form and dress it is clearly a Maranao weapon. I would just add a qualifier that the blade could be Sulu.

Battara · 29th September 2025, 03:17 AM

The okir looks Maranao to me.

26th September 2025, 06:56 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,710	On further thought... Looking at the blade, I believe that its maximum width is closer to the hilt than the tip. If that is the case, then this might well be a Sulu barung blade that has been remounted in a Maranao style. The overall shape of the scabbard is also consistent with a Sulu barung scabbard but the looped belt keeper is a later add on. However, I think that the okir carving at the throat is probably Maranao. In its present form and dress it is clearly a Maranao weapon. I would just add a qualifier that the blade could be Sulu.

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29th September 2025, 03:17 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,397	The okir looks Maranao to me.