Author(s)
Peter Dekker
First published
16 August 2022
Last updated
16 August 2022
Language: Ifugao
Source: Batad Ifugao dictionary
Description
Hālung is a rolled metal handle of a Philippine knife or sword. They typically are wrapped with woven rattan called allūbung for grip.1
Hālung on a hinālung.
The full hinālung with scabbard.
Mandarin Mansion inventory 2022.
Notes
1. Some more examples can be seen at vikingsword.com.
2. Sil Philippines Languages entry hinālung.
