Is This A Barong Sword From Borneo?

Ian · 16th November 2018, 11:48 AM

Hi Asian:

Short answer—I think it is. N. Borneo or the Sultanate of Brunei would be my guess. I have not seen a similar hilt on a barung. The structure of the hilt, with silver pieces interspersed with woven rattan strips over a hardwood core, is typical "Moro" work although (as you note) the silverwork is unusual.

I took the liberty of enhancing your image of the hilt to better see the pommel, but it is still rather indistinct. Can you post another picture with brighter lighting. The pommel gets a little lost with the dark background.

Regards,

Ian.

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Battara · 16th November 2018, 06:35 PM

Definitely a Dayak enhanced Borneo Barong or a Moro barong with Dayak hilt. Very nice and unusual. Thanks for posting this.

Sajen · 16th November 2018, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

I took the liberty of enhancing your image of the hilt to better see the pommel, but it is still rather indistinct. Can you post another picture with brighter lighting. The pommel gets a little lost with the dark background.

Lol, have done the same by reading Aslans thread and want to ask the same!

Aslan Paladin · 17th November 2018, 03:40 AM

Thanks for the generous and enlightening opinions Ian and Battara. Here are additional images of the barong hilt as requested Sajen.

16th November 2018, 11:48 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,456	Hi Asian: Short answer—I think it is. N. Borneo or the Sultanate of Brunei would be my guess. I have not seen a similar hilt on a barung. The structure of the hilt, with silver pieces interspersed with woven rattan strips over a hardwood core, is typical "Moro" work although (as you note) the silverwork is unusual. I took the liberty of enhancing your image of the hilt to better see the pommel, but it is still rather indistinct. Can you post another picture with brighter lighting. The pommel gets a little lost with the dark background. Regards, Ian. . Attached Images

17th November 2018, 03:40 AM	#4
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Thanks for the generous and enlightening opinions Ian and Battara. Here are additional images of the barong hilt as requested Sajen. Attached Images Last edited by Aslan Paladin; 17th November 2018 at 04:21 AM.

16th November 2018, 06:35 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Definitely a Dayak enhanced Borneo Barong or a Moro barong with Dayak hilt. Very nice and unusual. Thanks for posting this.