Ukiran material id?

Jean · 19th August 2019, 11:51 AM

Not easy, it seems to have some age, the materials is strong/ solid, not from bone, does not seem from ivory (black spots), so my best guess is deer antler.
Regards
PS: Moose antler is a strong possibility as advised by Detlef.

Patje1970 · 19th August 2019, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jean

Not easy, it seems to have some age, the materials is strong/ solid, not from bone, does not seem from ivory (black spots), so my best guess is deer antler.
Regards

Mayby Spermwhale ?

Jean · 19th August 2019, 11:59 AM

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Mayby Spermwhale ?

The patina & colour do not look like spermwhale tooth from the pics.

Patje1970 · 19th August 2019, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean

The patina & colour do not look like spermwhale tooth from the pics.

thanks for the info

Jean · 19th August 2019, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Patje1970

thanks for the info

Other opinions are welcome of course. I attach for reference a semi old Dayak carving made from local deer antler (not moose) with a similar patina & colour (but your piece looks a bit darker from the pics).
Regards

Patje1970 · 19th August 2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean

Other opinions are welcome of course. I attach for reference a semi old Dayak carving made from local deer antler (not moose) with a similar patina & colour (but your piece looks a bit darker from the pics).
Regards

Nice Carving Jean, thanks. Indeed my piece is a bit darker

David · 19th August 2019, 04:52 PM

Well, first off, while i believe this hilt is a contemporary, non-traditional form, i personally find it very appealing.

I don't think it is ivory (certainly not elephant or whale) and it doesn't look anything like the moose antler that many modern Bali carvings are done with. It could be some other type of antler or dense bone.
What does it feel like? is it heavy or light? Does it feel cool to the touch?

19th August 2019, 11:51 AM	#1
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Not easy, it seems to have some age, the materials is strong/ solid, not from bone, does not seem from ivory (black spots), so my best guess is deer antler. Regards PS: Moose antler is a strong possibility as advised by Detlef.

19th August 2019, 04:52 PM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,229	Well, first off, while i believe this hilt is a contemporary, non-traditional form, i personally find it very appealing. I don't think it is ivory (certainly not elephant or whale) and it doesn't look anything like the moose antler that many modern Bali carvings are done with. It could be some other type of antler or dense bone. What does it feel like? is it heavy or light? Does it feel cool to the touch?