I will add that sometimes the choice of specific patterns in choice woods might be done simply for decorative purposes. Here is another example from my collection of wood grain that seems to be positioned to match the pamor pattern on the bottom of the gonjo. I don't believe this was done with any esoteric intention in mind, but rather to create a more complex ensemble feel.
It will be interesting to see what pamor pattern hides underneath the rust in your blade. If it turns out to be an adeg pamor there might be some connection to why the vertical lined wood was chosen for your gandar. Though more often than not i believe that people were more inclined not to want to reveal what pamor lies within their sheath, so maybe showing it publicly on the surface of the sheath would not be a popular idea.
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