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19th Century barong

19th Century Barong

Pre 1900 style barong, with jungayan style cockatua made of banati. Laminated blade. Silver punto (ferrule). Possibly belonged to a datu.
Dimensions:
Overall length sheathed from tip to top plume: 22.75"
Overall length unsheathed from tip to top plume: 22.25"
Blade length: 15.5"
Blade Belly: 2.5" Hilt length: 6.75"
Ferrule length:3"
Cockatua length from beak to plume: 4"

Collection Credit: Personal Collection