Hello Ben,
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Originally Posted by Dajak
what type off barong they use in the North part of Borneo
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Here are a few examples from the old forum:
http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001304.html
http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001630.html
Your Barong seems to be a younger example: Cato mentions this hilt type originated in the 20/30ies. Is that mother of pearl or ivory inlay on the scabbard?
(BTW, Ben, please check your email...)
Regards,
Kai