Keris Palembang?

[David]

Originally Posted by Jean

These Jawa demam hilts are Sumatrese but they do not look to be from Gayo origin to me, the one shown in post# 3 seems to be made from elephant ivory as identified from the longitudinal cracks especially.

I see what you mean about the cracks Jean. I think my opinion was swayed by the early photos, especially the hilt with the Javanese sheath, which has a warm orange tinge often found in marine ivory. I'd like to some close ups of that hilt.

[Jean]

Originally Posted by David

I see what you mean about the cracks Jean. I think my opinion was swayed by the early photos, especially the hilt with the Javanese sheath, which has a warm orange tinge often found in marine ivory. I'd like to some close ups of that hilt.

The other hilt may well be from marine ivory indeed but the pics are too small to confirm it. Green, could you please post more detailed pics?
Regards