Barung with blotchy pattern welding - Borneo?

kai · 25th August 2020, 09:44 AM

Ok, let's try to resurrect this old thread!

The example I posted does seem to be Samal, indeed. (Unfortunately, no scabbard extant.)

From very limited information that has surfaced since I tend to believe that the hint at Borneo might be spurious. Not enough data for any decision though - and there have been Tausug and Samal settlements along the coast of northern Borneo for centuries.

I'd greatly appreciate if forumites were to add more examples to this thread - thanks a lot in advance!

Best wishes,
Kai

25th August 2020, 09:44 AM	#9
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Ok, let's try to resurrect this old thread! The example I posted does seem to be Samal, indeed. (Unfortunately, no scabbard extant.) From very limited information that has surfaced since I tend to believe that the hint at Borneo might be spurious. Not enough data for any decision though - and there have been Tausug and Samal settlements along the coast of northern Borneo for centuries. I'd greatly appreciate if forumites were to add more examples to this thread - thanks a lot in advance! Best wishes, Kai