Barong with nice scabbard

kino · 5th February 2010, 01:44 AM

Ascalon,

That is the best looking scabbard I've ever seen and the carving of the kakatua is very beautiful. Congratulations on a great find. Thanks for sharing.

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Must be a Datu parade piece

I've heard and read this term used many times. What does "parade", in reference to swords mean??

Spunjer · 5th February 2010, 02:21 AM

kino, kinda like the Sinulog or Dinagyang, only in sulu...

Lew · 5th February 2010, 02:28 AM

I've heard and read this term used many times. What does "parade", in reference to swords mean??[/QUOTE]

By Parade I mean fancier weapons were carried by Datu and higher ranking Moros at most public ceremonies such as weddings or a parade after a battle that they had won.

Battara · 5th February 2010, 03:19 AM

I'm not sure that this was for parade use, but more for semi-daily wear.

Datu parade pieces showed more silver, ivory, gold, etc.

And you are right Louie in your thoughts about parade usage. Also when visiting another datu they used the good stuff as well.

Indeed it is a great piece.

Sajen · 5th February 2010, 04:40 PM

Very beautilful carvings at the handle and sheat, what a shame that it don't belong together.

Detlef

CharlesS · 6th February 2010, 12:48 AM

Nice all over, but one of the best barong scabbards I have seen, period.

5th February 2010, 02:21 AM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	kino, kinda like the Sinulog or Dinagyang, only in sulu...

5th February 2010, 02:28 AM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I've heard and read this term used many times. What does "parade", in reference to swords mean??[/QUOTE] By Parade I mean fancier weapons were carried by Datu and higher ranking Moros at most public ceremonies such as weddings or a parade after a battle that they had won.

5th February 2010, 03:19 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I'm not sure that this was for parade use, but more for semi-daily wear. Datu parade pieces showed more silver, ivory, gold, etc. And you are right Louie in your thoughts about parade usage. Also when visiting another datu they used the good stuff as well. Indeed it is a great piece.

5th February 2010, 04:40 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	Very beautilful carvings at the handle and sheat, what a shame that it don't belong together. Detlef

6th February 2010, 12:48 AM	#6
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Nice all over, but one of the best barong scabbards I have seen, period.