KRIS WITH TALISMAN

[xasterix]

Here's my 'kris with talisman.' A Maguindanao one, with 3 holes and inscriptions. The silver inlay is fading, unfortunately. I'm curious if anyone knows the significance of the 3 holes.

The fittings (scabbard, hilt, asang-asang) look much younger than the blade.

[Battara]

Xasterix, interesting Maguindanao kris. I like the modern silver mounts on the hilt and scabbard.

Were there silver dot inlays in the blade or a silver okir panel there?

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Battara

Xasterix, interesting Maguindanao kris. I like the modern silver mounts on the hilt and scabbard.

Were there silver dot inlays in the blade or a silver okir panel there?

Thanks! I'm attaching closer pics of the gangya. There are still faint engravings where silver used to be. On one side, one of the holes still has silver filling.