Hello Martin,
Thanks for the additional pics and details!
The hilt could be from albino waterbuffalo; however, judging from the surface where polished (as well as more matte optics where more patinated) and the visible pores & grain structure I believe I can make out, I'm siding with Detlef in guessing this might be wood, indeed!
Why haven't you polished the remaining metal ring?
More comments tomorrow...
Regards,
Kai
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