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Old 9th August 2022, 03:55 PM   #1
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Yes David it's bone. But I honestly don't know what kind of bone
It's a beautiful hilt! The dark markings are what make me think it might be whale bone. See this Maori whale bone wahaika for comparison.
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Old 9th August 2022, 06:44 PM   #2
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Nice piece @@ ...you are right David.. they seem mare made by the same material
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