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Rick · 11th July 2006, 03:13 PM

Hi Ron , that looks like a Danganan, circa 1850's, size pommel ; yes ?

I'll bet it's elephant ; whether African or Asian I have no idea .
The reason I think so is due to the size of the pommel ; if it were marine ivory you would probably see a core of some kind .

Is there any way to tell the difference between African and Asian elephant ivory after it has been carved ; I know the Asian tusks are smaller , but are there any material differences ?

11th July 2006, 03:13 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Hi Ron , that looks like a Danganan, circa 1850's, size pommel ; yes ? I'll bet it's elephant ; whether African or Asian I have no idea . The reason I think so is due to the size of the pommel ; if it were marine ivory you would probably see a core of some kind . Is there any way to tell the difference between African and Asian elephant ivory after it has been carved ; I know the Asian tusks are smaller , but are there any material differences ?