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2nd August 2020, 03:23 AM | #1 |
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I was so happy to work o Ian's barong.
I agree your's probably had ivory, wood, or even horn on the pommel. And yes, sperm whale tooth is a form of ivory, and it is not unheard of to use sperm whale tooth, sea cow tooth, hippo tooth, even clam shell. Lots of trade in the region. And Yves you have PM. |
2nd August 2020, 03:35 AM | #2 |
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Here are the pictures of how I got it from Ian:
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2nd August 2020, 03:37 AM | #3 |
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So I replaced the missing brass inlay on the blade, made a horn spacer, and made the silver pommel (before there were any pictures of such a thing), and a scabbard for it:
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2nd August 2020, 03:38 AM | #4 |
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Here are some close ups:
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2nd August 2020, 03:54 AM | #5 |
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MORO BARUNG
Hi Sir,
Gorgeous...the djinn must be very happy indeed Sir Ian. :-) I will email you Sir Jose. Thanks all, Yves |
2nd August 2020, 06:04 AM | #6 |
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Jose,
Thanks for posting pics of that barung. I still have it and was having trouble finding the old pictures. Glad to see you kept them. Ian. |
2nd August 2020, 03:16 PM | #7 |
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Hi Ian, did your hilt have the tenon as opposed to a mortise like Tanaruz’ hilt?
Is the pommel solid silver or does it have a wood core? It looks nice. Good job Jose! |
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Thanks for this valuable info especially the sperm whale tooth being a form of ivory. Sir you have a PM Keep safe Yves |
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