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			Hello to e'body, 
		
		
		
			I have just purchased this Sumatran handle addressed to a Panjang keris. Still puzzled about the material, either bone or ivory. This type is quite rare and haven't come across many others. Apart from my piece a very dark piece is attached with heavy wear and tear which is made of ivory for sure. Lastly a printscreen attached from the Disk. According Jensen ( information retrieved from his Disk) the provenance is the Karimunjawa islands but this information is not correct according others and more likely from the Karimun islands ( Riau islands). The link to Durga is questionable too and maybe linked to a Raja? because of the crownlike topping. However the more common Tapah kuda shows a similar apex. Any comment and / or start of sharing other Panjang handles welcome.  | 
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