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					Originally Posted by Battara  The kris is Maguindanao in origin and is missing the top silver band underneath the pommel.
 I also think the kampilan could also be Maguindanao based on the okir oon topn the pommel.  It is obviously missing the hair on top and this indicates a possible ceremonial piece.  Also the holes at the end of the kampilan blade may have been filled with brass or even silver, being talismanic.
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 Thank you for your insight on my blades.
Is it always the case when the hair is missing that it is a ceremonial piece?