BARUNG OR BADUNG?
Hi Sir,
Many thanks for the info. Here are additional pictures of the pommel and of the okirs along the scabbard.
If, the blade is sulu- could it possibly me yakan, samal or tausug? I've read some reference articles regarding the types of barung provenance- and this piece (my opinion only)- points to having the characteristics of a Yakan piece: i.e., a) hilt - crest rises to a height of several inches and WITHOUT THE CURVES that are found in other barung kakatuas; b) the plume is beveled(reduced to a sloping edge) and rather thick at the uppermost point; c) instead of the typical 3-inch punto, Yakan barung sleeves are approximately one and a quarter inches (on a regular-sized barung yes perhaps) but my blade is quite small and the punto is less than 1 inch.- ref.: cato's plate # 21.
What if the blade's pommel features indicate that it's probably not sulu? then the only other posibility is that this is a Palawan'on Saptunggal buna-buna badung blade? Just thinking though ha ha.
Regards
Yves
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