Native Barong · Woven Textile & Decorative Metalwork | 0017

A black, red and cream woven textile panel sets this hand-forged Filipino Barong apart. Raised decorative metalwork frames the scabbard opening, bringing pattern and texture together against the warm wood grain. The 12½-inch leaf-shaped blade is paired with a shaped wood hilt and dark cord wrapping. At 1.30 lb without the scabbard, this compact piece brings several kinds of detail into one presentation: woven pattern, relief metalwork and the natural variation of the wood. It is a distinctive addition for a collector interested in the craftsmanship surrounding the blade. Hand-forged using traditional methods in the southern Philippines, this full-tang Barong reflects the Moro blade traditions of Mindanao. Details & Measurements Construction: Full tang Blade length: 12 1/2 in Length without scabbard: 19 1/2 in Grip length: 4 1/2 in Handle length: 7 in Blade thickness near handle: 3/16 in Weight without scabbard: 1.30 lb Length with scabbard: 21 1/4 in Scabbard length: 15 in Weight with scabbard: 1.76 lb Your numbered piece: You receive item 0017 and the wood scabbard shown in these photographs, not a representative sample. Explore the close-ups for the wood grain, decorative details and blade finish, including any individual surface marks.