Ivory Hilt Barong for Sharing

CharlesS · 18th January 2016, 08:01 PM

Well, so much for my idea of a 'one of a kind' pommel, but certainly these must be among the rarest of Moro barong hilts. I wonder if anything similar can be found on a kriss??

All beautiful pieces, by the way!

Battara · 21st January 2016, 01:44 PM

I wouldn't say that the carvings are by non-Moro artisans. I have seen some great carving done by them as well as Chinese descent Moros.

This naga is very Moro.

Charles - not seen any of this type on a kris so far.

Ian · 22nd January 2016, 03:30 PM

Vandoo:

Thanks for sharing your slim barung with the Naga hilt Barry. I would suggest another possible origin for this one. The slim barung style is occasionally seen on swords from Palawan, and the okired scabbard with a Visayan-style hanger is also found there. I have seen similar barung from there but not with a Naga hilt. The silver(?) ferrule on yours is also a little unusual and consistent with a Palawan origin.

A rare piece in my experience.

Ian.

Aslan Paladin · 16th December 2016, 03:34 PM

Better late than never. As promised here are photos of the ivory naga barong with the best of my Moro weapons collection. Enjoy.

Sajen · 17th December 2016, 09:56 PM

Very, very nice!

Ian · 18th December 2016, 02:56 AM

Lovely collection and the naga hilt is a rare find. Ian

ArmsAndAntiques · 18th December 2016, 08:57 PM

Hello,

I may be out of my league in the Moro area but can someone more knowledgeable comment on whether the blade displays some signs of watering or wootz.

The last photo of the original post shows what I would characterize as wootz, but perhaps this is not known on Moro origin pieces, and is reflective of other forging used on Moro barong blades.

Regards
LL

16th December 2016, 03:34 PM	#4
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Better late than never. As promised here are photos of the ivory naga barong with the best of my Moro weapons collection. Enjoy. Attached Images

18th January 2016, 08:01 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Well, so much for my idea of a 'one of a kind' pommel, but certainly these must be among the rarest of Moro barong hilts. I wonder if anything similar can be found on a kriss?? All beautiful pieces, by the way!

21st January 2016, 01:44 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I wouldn't say that the carvings are by non-Moro artisans. I have seen some great carving done by them as well as Chinese descent Moros. This naga is very Moro. Charles - not seen any of this type on a kris so far.

22nd January 2016, 03:30 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,397	Vandoo: Thanks for sharing your slim barung with the Naga hilt Barry. I would suggest another possible origin for this one. The slim barung style is occasionally seen on swords from Palawan, and the okired scabbard with a Visayan-style hanger is also found there. I have seen similar barung from there but not with a Naga hilt. The silver(?) ferrule on yours is also a little unusual and consistent with a Palawan origin. A rare piece in my experience. Ian.

17th December 2016, 09:56 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	Very, very nice!

18th December 2016, 02:56 AM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,397	Lovely collection and the naga hilt is a rare find. Ian

18th December 2016, 08:57 PM	#7
ArmsAndAntiques Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 80	Hello, I may be out of my league in the Moro area but can someone more knowledgeable comment on whether the blade displays some signs of watering or wootz. The last photo of the original post shows what I would characterize as wootz, but perhaps this is not known on Moro origin pieces, and is reflective of other forging used on Moro barong blades. Regards LL