Old moro kris keris with ivory pommel
 

Hi guys, here is the kris keris I was talking about on my last thread. Sorry for the pictures, I will post a clearer picture of the pommel later. He has 2 more on his possession but he is not willing to let go of it yet. Will post it also if I get it someday. :) By the way, how do you test an ivory if it is real or not? I've heard that you heat a needle and stick it in the ivory, if it does not get burned it is real. Is it right? Thanks.

some variations, but simular to these: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1025

The hot needle is to determine if it is plastic or not. Ivory will not melt.

THE HANDLES I HAVE SEEN LIKE YOURS EITHER HAD IVORY OR BONE. I CAN'T TELL FOR SURE FROM THE PICTURES BUT JUDGEING FROM WHAT I CAN SEE WOULD SAY IT IS MOST LIKELY IVORY. THE CRACKS AND COLOR BEING TWO INDICATORS.

Thanks for the info guys.