hilt for comment

[David]

Ganja Iras' 3 images of his ganesha hilt point to one of the many problems involved with making identifications from photos on the internet. These are shot either under two different light sources with the same camera white balance (most probable) or under the same light source with two different white balances. Either way it becomes impossible to tell which of these images portrays the correct color of the material. Most likely neither are exactly correct. Since how ivory patinas can sometimes be a clue as to the type of material used you can see how difficult that might be to determine accurately through photos and how easily colors can be manipulated.

[Battara]

After seeing some of these, I see you point David. No, not seen very many patinated sperm whale tooth examples.

[Ganja Iras]

Hi guys ,
if we talk about patinated on a hilt ,of course we'll see and find it on an old one.
i hope this post will make a little satisfaction for your eyes.
an old JAWA DEMAM ,with knitted silver and penokok.
thanks again .
Ganja iras