A bone hilted dagger for id!

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Yikes! While there have been cases of human remains used in such a way, most notably in Tibet, where there are unusual perspectives toward such things, but I had not been aware of any such practices here. I suppose only forensic examination might reveal that.

Hi Jim,

I know that collectors of New Guinea bone daggers are able to distinguish between Cassowary bone daggers and human bone daggers, I think that the colour of the bone is the key. Also the bulge of the bone plays a rule.

Regards,
Detlef