BARONG

Barong/barung, Tausug, Philippines, 19th century.

Total length:  63 cm.

Hilt:

Wooden hilt / Silver ferrule / Crest restored.

Blade:

Beautifull forged and well balanced heavy blade / Active pattern visible and hardened edge / 37 cm long / 9 mm thick.

Sheath:

Original wooden scabbard / Tip of the front slab of wood broken and glued (as seen on pictures).

Provenance:

Dutch private collection.