Need help on what type this sword is!!!

Ian · 22nd April 2005, 11:18 PM

Some time ago, way back on the old forum, I posted a barung variant with similar "naga-like" hilt and carved scabbard. That one came from an antique store in Manila with a tag indicating Lanao del Sur as the area of manufacture. I'm inclined to think this one has a similar origin. Will try to post pictures of mine this wekend.

I agree with the thought that this one dates from the late 20th C. but it sems to have been well made -- the blade may have a hardened edge which may show better by etching it.

Ian.

Ian · 23rd April 2005, 06:35 PM

Here are pictures of the one I mentioned yestrday. The okir work on the scabbard is similar to okir work on the blade above, and the "naga" hilt is well defined. The scabbard also has a similar "fish tail" tip and drilled piece of wood for a cord to suspend the scabbard from the waist.

As I mentioned before, this one comes from Lanao del Sur in the heart of Maranao country. It was probably 10-20 years ago -- I picked it up in the mid-1990s.

Ian.

23rd April 2005, 06:35 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,608	Pictures of another odd "Moro" sword Here are pictures of the one I mentioned yestrday. The okir work on the scabbard is similar to okir work on the blade above, and the "naga" hilt is well defined. The scabbard also has a similar "fish tail" tip and drilled piece of wood for a cord to suspend the scabbard from the waist. As I mentioned before, this one comes from Lanao del Sur in the heart of Maranao country. It was probably 10-20 years ago -- I picked it up in the mid-1990s. Ian.

22nd April 2005, 11:18 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,608	Some time ago, way back on the old forum, I posted a barung variant with similar "naga-like" hilt and carved scabbard. That one came from an antique store in Manila with a tag indicating Lanao del Sur as the area of manufacture. I'm inclined to think this one has a similar origin. Will try to post pictures of mine this wekend. I agree with the thought that this one dates from the late 20th C. but it sems to have been well made -- the blade may have a hardened edge which may show better by etching it. Ian.