the quiet kid in the back of the class, Bangkung...

ThePepperSkull · 28th November 2010, 04:02 PM

What of the okir on the throat? Is it MOP? Turtle shell?

Sajen · 28th November 2010, 04:21 PM

Beautiful bangkung, congrats!

What is the lenght of the blade? Do you plan to etch the blade?

Regards,

Detlef

Spunjer · 28th November 2010, 04:24 PM

it's bas-relief. then accentuated with lime to really stand out.

Spunjer · 28th November 2010, 04:32 PM

hi detlef,
blade is laminated, but not as pronounced. the blade itself is 18", and total length of the bangkung is 23".

Sajen · 28th November 2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

hi detlef,
blade is laminated, but not as pronounced. the blade itself is 18", and total length of the bangkung is 23".

Thank's!

Maurice · 28th November 2010, 05:22 PM

Ron,

This is by far the prettiest bangkung I've ever seen.
Congrats with this great addition!
Besides the great okircarvings, I also love the hidden ratan bands in the scabbard.
That is also found sometimes on mandauscabbards.

Maurice

Robert · 28th November 2010, 05:47 PM

Yes, what a wonderful addition to your collection.

Congratulations on such a rare find.

Robert

Spunjer · 28th November 2010, 06:43 PM

yes maurice, that's exactly what i was thinking about regarding the "hidden" rattan wrap style... thanks robert!

Mytribalworld · 28th November 2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurice

Ron,

This is by far the prettiest bangkung I've ever seen.
Congrats with this great addition!
Besides the great okircarvings, I also love the hidden ratan bands in the scabbard.
That is also found sometimes on mandauscabbards.

Maurice

I agree and see more mandau elements in it like the scabbard end,the line in the blade and blade point and the raised centre of the scabbard all over.

Arjan

kai · 28th November 2010, 09:24 PM

Congrats, Ron, that's one of the nicest I've seen so far of the shorter bangkung variant!

This looks very much like a piece from Palawan.

Regards,
Kai

Spunjer · 29th November 2010, 01:06 AM

that's my thought as well, kai. the form is similar to the barungs found in that area.

i wouldn't be surprise if this was inspired by a mandau, arjan. i saw a mandau once provenanced to a datu from sulu.

http://rbhayes.pastperfect-online.co...21520;type=101

t_c · 29th November 2010, 06:21 AM

Great Bangkung Spunjer, the okir work on the scabbard is especially nice.

When I saw this is, it reminded me of piece from Palawan that Ian posted:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...3&postcount=80

I'm curious about the cross section - is there a step or change in plane at the fuller?

Mytribalworld · 3rd December 2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

that's my thought as well, kai. the form is similar to the barungs found in that area.

i wouldn't be surprise if this was inspired by a mandau, arjan. i saw a mandau once provenanced to a datu from sulu.

http://rbhayes.pastperfect-online.co...21520;type=101

Thanks! thats interesting info!

Arjan

28th November 2010, 05:22 PM	#6
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,460	handsome!!!!!!! Ron, This is by far the prettiest bangkung I've ever seen. Congrats with this great addition! Besides the great okircarvings, I also love the hidden ratan bands in the scabbard. That is also found sometimes on mandauscabbards. Maurice

28th November 2010, 04:02 PM	#1
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	What of the okir on the throat? Is it MOP? Turtle shell?

28th November 2010, 04:21 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,336	Beautiful bangkung, congrats! What is the lenght of the blade? Do you plan to etch the blade? Regards, Detlef

28th November 2010, 04:24 PM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	it's bas-relief. then accentuated with lime to really stand out.

28th November 2010, 04:32 PM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	hi detlef, blade is laminated, but not as pronounced. the blade itself is 18", and total length of the bangkung is 23".

28th November 2010, 05:47 PM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Yes, what a wonderful addition to your collection. Congratulations on such a rare find. Robert

28th November 2010, 06:43 PM	#8
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	yes maurice, that's exactly what i was thinking about regarding the "hidden" rattan wrap style... thanks robert!

28th November 2010, 09:24 PM	#10
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Congrats, Ron, that's one of the nicest I've seen so far of the shorter bangkung variant! This looks very much like a piece from Palawan. Regards, Kai

29th November 2010, 01:06 AM	#11
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	that's my thought as well, kai. the form is similar to the barungs found in that area. i wouldn't be surprise if this was inspired by a mandau, arjan. i saw a mandau once provenanced to a datu from sulu. http://rbhayes.pastperfect-online.co...21520;type=101

29th November 2010, 06:21 AM	#12
t_c Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ca, usa Posts: 92	Great Bangkung Spunjer, the okir work on the scabbard is especially nice. When I saw this is, it reminded me of piece from Palawan that Ian posted: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...3&postcount=80 I'm curious about the cross section - is there a step or change in plane at the fuller?