Pestle ?

GIO · 17th July 2023, 11:54 AM

Yes, it could be an unfinished (it has not yet the hole) betel crusher hilt. As to the origin, I remember having seen already the figure with the two "eyes", arms and hands, but I don't remember where.
Thanks again for your help

Sajen · 17th July 2023, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GIO

Yes, it could be an unfinished (it has not yet the hole) betel crusher hilt. As to the origin, I remember having seen already the figure with the two "eyes", arms and hands, but I don't remember where.
Thanks again for your help

Ah, now I understand completely, the handle has no hole for a tang. It shows patination so it was most probably in use. But a handle which isn't meant to fit a tang! And only this small piece of horn wouldn't be very good to crush betel nuts IMVHO.

So when we summarize, it was most probably in use (patina), it has no hole for a tang, it's small and very likely a handle. I think you have to investigate in this direction..

I have no idea yet, sorry.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 17th July 2023, 03:16 PM

A talisman or jimat??

17th July 2023, 11:54 AM	#1
GIO Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 313	Yes, it could be an unfinished (it has not yet the hole) betel crusher hilt. As to the origin, I remember having seen already the figure with the two "eyes", arms and hands, but I don't remember where. Thanks again for your help

17th July 2023, 03:16 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,562	A talisman or jimat??