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Here is my new keris which I have not received yet. The pics are from the seller.

I hope some of you can answer a few questions about this keris.

1) The sheath has inscription that is clearly written: Indonesia kotamadya Makassar M.Dg Patompo. And on the other side Sept 1967

What does M. Dg Patompo means?. One Sulawesi friend mentioned that is "Walikota Makassar" . Another didn't know (I guess he meant about the keris) .

2: The keris is a classic bugis form but not uncommon and the hilt is only made from wood , so my guess is, this keris is not originally owned by a Makassar mayor but most likely a gift to the mayor (if indeed the writing refers to the mayor. What occasion and what kind of people give this kind of gifts in Sulawesi culture?

3: The pendokok is probably brass but looks like it is awkwardly fixed on a small ring ?. Is the small ring at the base of the keris is a part of the original pendokok?

Thanks in advance.