moro hilt

tanaruz · 26th June 2022, 07:37 AM

Hello,

Supposedly from an old kris hilt (?). Is the pommel ivory (if so from which possible animal source?).

Circa?

Many thanks in advance for any info on this piece.

Kind regards

Yves

David · 28th June 2022, 10:58 PM

I would say that yes, it is ivory, though i don't think it is elephant. Possibly whale tooth?
Shame about the damage.

Battara · 29th June 2022, 03:41 AM

I don't know, looks like elephant ivory to me, just cut differently, and probably from Indian elephant ivory.

26th June 2022, 07:37 AM	#1
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 267	moro hilt Hello, Supposedly from an old kris hilt (?). Is the pommel ivory (if so from which possible animal source?). Circa? Many thanks in advance for any info on this piece. Kind regards Yves Attached Images

28th June 2022, 10:58 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	I would say that yes, it is ivory, though i don't think it is elephant. Possibly whale tooth? Shame about the damage.

29th June 2022, 03:41 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	I don't know, looks like elephant ivory to me, just cut differently, and probably from Indian elephant ivory.