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A. G. Maisey · 3rd March 2016, 03:29 AM

In the photo it looks dark brown, but if in fact it tends towards blackish, its probably what they call 'kayu arang' in Bali, which is a type of ebony, I'd guess Thailand ebony. This wood is not uncommon in Balinese scabbards.

3rd March 2016, 03:29 AM	#7
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,964	In the photo it looks dark brown, but if in fact it tends towards blackish, its probably what they call 'kayu arang' in Bali, which is a type of ebony, I'd guess Thailand ebony. This wood is not uncommon in Balinese scabbards.