Rhino Horn Knobkerrie ?

[katana]

Hi ,
another recent acquistion....bought cheaply, thought originally by the seller to be wood. But after receiving it realised it was better than that...a hot pin test on shaft / ball confirmed the smell of 'burning hair' ....keratin Magnifying glass confirmed tubular grain at either end. Feels very 'grippy' .... even with a 'wetted' hand .....Rhino ??

Carved crosshatching to handle end ...with a 'lanyard' hole bored using some sort of 'primative' drill, definately not by a modern drill. Old patina, OAL 22" ......is this considered a knobkerrie ?, Rhino horn for a drum stick seems to be a bit extravagent.

Be very interested in other forumite's views, thank you

Kind Regards David


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