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Originally Posted by Sajen
Hi Tim,
I don't think that there was any other material inlaid than wood, it could be that there was a knothole so the maker inlayed the same type of wood.
This place would be very unusual for an amulette.
Regards,
Detlef
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Agree with Detlef. These woods have very contorted grain patterns and can often have voids or checks in the material. I expect these inlays are for this purpose.
Imagine putting all the work into shaping a beautifully grained pommel and coming across a void. Throw out your work or patch it with a matching piece.
I doubt these are talismanic at all.