The dent is to protect the owner from misfortune and evil spirit. We called hilts as 'Pangulu' and when the materials made from Sea Ivory or Ivory we called it 'Pangulu Buku'. The pangulu buku itself is an attribute of nobilty. Pangulu buku is required (a must have) whenever there is a ritual ceremony in the palace. Pangulu buku can also be use as a medication for children with high fever, soaking it into a bowl of water for a day and allow it to drink.
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