A Moro "Pir-rong"

Ian · 24th April 2005, 04:52 AM

Chuck:

What you have is a rare, but not unique, example of a Yakan barung, most likely from Basilan. The resemblance to a pira hilt is not coincidental. I have seen one other example in Manila (not for sale unfortunately), and I think Artzi or Lion Gate may have had a similar barung many years ago.

Nice find. This one does not seem to have a lot of age, but hard to tell from the pictures. Would you say early 20th C.?

Ian.

24th April 2005, 04:52 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Yakan barung Chuck: What you have is a rare, but not unique, example of a Yakan barung, most likely from Basilan. The resemblance to a pira hilt is not coincidental. I have seen one other example in Manila (not for sale unfortunately), and I think Artzi or Lion Gate may have had a similar barung many years ago. Nice find. This one does not seem to have a lot of age, but hard to tell from the pictures. Would you say early 20th C.? Ian.