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Old 10th September 2014, 07:19 PM   #23
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I could also interpret the "volcano" as a symbol of power akin to the triangular representation of the Shiva lingam. Perhaps a remnant of the earlier Javanese keris, absorbed and adapted to Moro culture .

In any case, the silver inlay decoration and the pattern welding had a very similar impact in my mind.
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