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Old 19th December 2023, 10:58 PM   #9
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Hi kids!

Yes this "fingernail" ukkil motif is very common in Sulu silver, wood, and stone work. It also exists in Maranao and Maguindanao work, but Sulu regional work uses this the most and even all by itself.

You'll see it more often on barung, but sometimes on kris/kalis hilts as well.
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