Moro Kriss With Clamshell Pommel

[kronckew]

Giant clam?

[David]

As i mentioned elsewhere that you posted this i am of the opinion that Tridacna (giant clam shell) was considered a rare and valuable material all on it's own. If it was considered the "poor man's ivory" i would think we would see it more often. I have seen far more bone pommels, which is what i would call "poor man's ivory" used on kris than Tridacna. I would consider this a rare and valuable find.

[CharlesS]

I tend to agree David. Just the fact that this material is so difficult to work with would make it a rare find. No doubt, that bone was surely “the poor man’s ivory”. Thanks for your input, as always.

[Sajen]

Hello Charles,

Lovely piece! You always coming with the rarest pieces, thank you for sharing. And I would agree with David, tridacna is a rare and valuable material.

Regards,
Detlef