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kino · 29th January 2017, 05:51 PM

Adding a Bangkung to this thread.

An old Bangkung which I initially thought was made for a child. The hilts portion that is wire wrapped is only less than 3.5in. I now believe that due to its age, construction and materials used, that its was made for a small adult.

There has been some old repair work done to the pommel. The area where the Kakatua's crest, has a matching piece of wood inserted and a dowel pinned to secure it.

Last photo show a size comparison to a kris.

29th January 2017, 05:51 PM	#52
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,020	Adding a Bangkung to this thread. An old Bangkung which I initially thought was made for a child. The hilts portion that is wire wrapped is only less than 3.5in. I now believe that due to its age, construction and materials used, that its was made for a small adult. There has been some old repair work done to the pommel. The area where the Kakatua's crest, has a matching piece of wood inserted and a dowel pinned to secure it. Last photo show a size comparison to a kris. Attached Images Last edited by kino; 29th January 2017 at 06:16 PM.