Image: Barung shandigan lamination 1

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Description: A rare 19th century 'shandigan' barung (barong). The short sword barung is commonly used by the Tausug Moros of Sulu archipelago. A shandigan-type barung is one with a swollen cutting edge. Another fine feature of this barung is the clearly visible exquisite lamination patterns. The close-up view of said "pattern welding" is here. DImensions -- overall length: 545 mm (21 1/2 inches); blade length: 370 mm (14 1/2 inches), maximum blade thickness: 8 mm (5/16 inch). Other uploaded materials by the same author are here: (a) Luzon weapons; (b) Visayan weapons; (c) Moro weapons; and (d) Lumad (non-Moro Mindanao) weapons
Title: Barung shandigan lamination 1
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Piracy in the Sulu and Celebes Seas

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