Madura handle - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

11th May 2014, 11:03 AM

Sajen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KLUNGKLUNG

Thanks for the interesting tread and bringing it to the attention of more members.
The material is as quoted from ivory, possibly 'gading' so elephant. The cracks may indicate it.

You're welcome!
I think that the handle material is whale tooth, see the link I have given in up, three of my handle seems to be from the same material!

Regards,
Detlef

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