First Barong

[Gavin Nugent]

Thank you Dan for letting me view your wonderful collection, it has been great to touch base with a fellow collector in person and one who lives in the same town. Gentlemen of this forum there are some real gems amongst this collection and some of the photos presented do not do justice to these pieces.
With regards to this particular weapon, I like it a lot.
Thank you Battara for further points of reference you knowledge and interest in commenting on it is invaluable.
One thing that I can say with conviction upon handling this wepaon is that the base of the scabbard is a scorpion's tail. Does this change the region of origin?
I whole heartedly aggree with this belonging to a person of status, a gorgeous burl handle with silver fittings and a perfect large laminated blade with a lot going on within it, very nice!
When time permits Dan you are most welcome to view my collection anytime.

regards

Gav