Unique Tboli / Maguindanao sword

Battara · 29th November 2017, 01:26 AM

I think the silver triangle is to mimic to an extant the triangular base section of some kris blades.

The symbols: I only recognize the top one which is Moro and could be representing the "magic square" used in many Southeast Asian Muslim weapons and scabbards. These symbols are talismanic in nature and are to spiritually protect the user of the weapon. Thus at least the "square" is not a T'boli symbol.

29th November 2017, 01:26 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I think the silver triangle is to mimic to an extant the triangular base section of some kris blades. The symbols: I only recognize the top one which is Moro and could be representing the "magic square" used in many Southeast Asian Muslim weapons and scabbards. These symbols are talismanic in nature and are to spiritually protect the user of the weapon. Thus at least the "square" is not a T'boli symbol.