Is this a whale's tooth?

[harrywagner]

Originally Posted by Green

since you bought it from Ron, why don't we ask our good friend Ron for his opinion too? (He must be lurking here sometimes too I guess

And you're right, Ron is a great seller... in fact I've been considering to buy this keris too but you beat me to it. Congrats .I like the hilt. doesn't matter if it's made from bone or other wise. it still is a v handsome hilt to my eyes.

Actually I did ask Ron, and if my memory still serves he thought it was whale bone. Don't quote me on that though. I was looking at four beautiful Keris laid out on my dining room table and was probably in shock. it really makes no difference to me what the hilt is. It was a good purchase and is one of my favorites now. I would buy it again in a heartbeat!