Talismanic inscriptions on a Barong

Indianajones · 2nd September 2011, 11:22 AM

Hello Michael, to my opinion the symbols depict
a Spanish fortress (enemy),
a kampilan as symbol for battle and
a dog, which is also a symbol for alertness (aside from being a pet).
The naga/wormlike symbol is actually a centipede which are feared for their painfull sting (feels like being stung with a blade)! This centipede symbol is actually also used in the north sometimes engraved on Headaxe blades.

Best, Wouter

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2nd September 2011, 11:22 AM	#16
Indianajones Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 180	Hello Michael, to my opinion the symbols depict a Spanish fortress (enemy), a kampilan as symbol for battle and a dog, which is also a symbol for alertness (aside from being a pet). The naga/wormlike symbol is actually a centipede which are feared for their painfull sting (feels like being stung with a blade)! This centipede symbol is actually also used in the north sometimes engraved on Headaxe blades. Best, Wouter