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14th June 2009, 11:43 PM
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Kukri with ivory hilt
Kukri, another arena I know nothing about. I picked it up just recently. I really like the shaped of the hilt and being carved from ivory, was the kicker.
It's on the smaller side, I think. Measures 16 inches, with the blade being 12 inches. Is it Indian, Nepali????? Age? Comments? Last edited by kino; 15th June 2009 at 12:06 AM. |
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14th June 2009, 11:53 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
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Kino ,
Did you post the correct measurements ??  Any ideas on the representaion of the carving ? Very, very interesting hilt !! 
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15th June 2009, 12:11 AM
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I have no idea what the hilt represents, perhaps someone knows and will post something. |
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15th June 2009, 12:48 AM
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It sure does look like Ivory; but what is that material in the center of the sunburst/flower near the brass bolster ?
It looks kind of volcanic .....  Calling all Kuksters !! 
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15th June 2009, 01:37 AM
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It looks like cement in the middle of a vein hole.
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15th June 2009, 02:06 AM
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Hmmmmm
But what about all the pores and pockmarks there ?
Wouldn't filler finish off smooth ?
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