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15th November 2014, 09:13 PM | #1 |
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molar mammoth
Hello there,
Is possible that this warangka (sheath) is made of mammoth molar fossil? What do you think about it? I am not a specialist Best regards, Dan |
15th November 2014, 11:14 PM | #2 |
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Hello,
first welcome to the forum. Your Yogya scabbard and hilt are indeed form mammoth molar. Complete keris is very recent (kamardikan), maybe Madura work. Regards, Detlef |
16th November 2014, 03:59 AM | #3 |
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Welcome Dan. As Detlef has confirmed, yes this is mammoth molar. Mostly this is found in rather contemporary efforts, though there are a few old exempts about. Your entire ensemble appears to be fairly recent.
These threads might tell you more about this material. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=mammoth+molar http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=mammoth+molar |
16th November 2014, 08:54 PM | #4 |
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Solo pendok.
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16th November 2014, 09:21 PM | #6 | |
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Solo pendok
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Can you please be more specific, what is "Solo pendok"? So it's a rare item if it's made with mamooth molar? Can anyone estimate it? |
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