Barong info pls

tanaruz · 14th September 2025, 10:54 AM

Hi all,

sharing this barung recently purchased. An old piece, I believe. But I have 2 questions: a) the scabbard's wooden throat area does not have any 'okir.'2) the rattan bindings on the scabbard suggests this is an old piece. Am I right?(newer ones have rattan binding throughout the scabbard?).

This one is from what tribe?

Regards

Yves

David · 14th September 2025, 04:24 PM

If i am not mistaken the style of the hilt implies it is not particularly old. Of course, it might be a later addition.

Sajen · 14th September 2025, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by David

If i am not mistaken the style of the hilt implies it is not particularly old. Of course, it might be a later addition.

Agreed!

But it's a nice one, silver ferrule and nice carvings at the handle. From Mindanao?

Ian · 18th September 2025, 09:04 AM

I think this is most likely a relatively recent Sulu (Tausug?) barung and sheath. I'm not seeing anything specifically Mindanao. Perhaps dating as early as the 1980s but probably more recent judging from the sheath.

14th September 2025, 10:54 AM	#1
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 283	Barong info pls Hi all, sharing this barung recently purchased. An old piece, I believe. But I have 2 questions: a) the scabbard's wooden throat area does not have any 'okir.'2) the rattan bindings on the scabbard suggests this is an old piece. Am I right?(newer ones have rattan binding throughout the scabbard?). This one is from what tribe? Regards Yves Attached Images

14th September 2025, 04:24 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	If i am not mistaken the style of the hilt implies it is not particularly old. Of course, it might be a later addition.

18th September 2025, 09:04 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	I think this is most likely a relatively recent Sulu (Tausug?) barung and sheath. I'm not seeing anything specifically Mindanao. Perhaps dating as early as the 1980s but probably more recent judging from the sheath.