MORO BARUNG

Ian · 2nd August 2020, 07:04 AM

Jose,

Thanks for posting pics of that barung. I still have it and was having trouble finding the old pictures. Glad to see you kept them.

Ian.

kino · 2nd August 2020, 04:16 PM

Hi Ian, did your hilt have the tenon as opposed to a mortise like Tanaruz’ hilt?

Is the pommel solid silver or does it have a wood core?

It looks nice. Good job Jose!

Ian · 3rd August 2020, 01:39 AM

Hi Kino, IIRC there was a round hole in the end of the wooden hilt which may have been for attachment to a pommel. Jose may recall more clearly.

You would have to ask Jose what is underneath the silver kakatua he created.

Battara · 4th August 2020, 04:36 AM

I will make a note: many barongs and kris have missing pommels, it would appear.

2nd August 2020, 07:04 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,518	Jose, Thanks for posting pics of that barung. I still have it and was having trouble finding the old pictures. Glad to see you kept them. Ian.

2nd August 2020, 04:16 PM	#2
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,020	Hi Ian, did your hilt have the tenon as opposed to a mortise like Tanaruz’ hilt? Is the pommel solid silver or does it have a wood core? It looks nice. Good job Jose!

3rd August 2020, 01:39 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,518	Hi Kino, IIRC there was a round hole in the end of the wooden hilt which may have been for attachment to a pommel. Jose may recall more clearly. You would have to ask Jose what is underneath the silver kakatua he created.

4th August 2020, 04:36 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I will make a note: many barongs and kris have missing pommels, it would appear.