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Originally Posted by Moshah
I just want to know what is the thing with turtle shell? Is it a common stuff for decoration, like using whale ivory for a hilt, or are there some other meaning to it?
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Yes, as Ganja has mentioned it is a decorative material often used just as it is on your keris. I consider it a higher end material when on sheaths, not to the extent of ivory though, but nice. Just as ivory and horn don't seem to hold any particular spiritual significance in this usage i also don't think turtle shell is anything but decorative.