Barung with carved Antler(?) hilt.

Ian · 7th May 2023, 02:40 AM

Just for the record, deer antlers are classified as a type of bone. They have a hard outer cortical layer of dense calcified bone and an inner medullary cavity (bone marrow) that has blood forming tissues and fat as wellas a trabecular bone structure.

Ivory tusks, such as elephantine ivory, are different. They are outgrowths that resemble teeth. The tusk has an outer layer of enamel but most of it is dentine.

Rhino horn is an outgrowth from the skin and is composed of densely fibrous keratin throughout.

7th May 2023, 02:40 AM	#10
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,397	Just for the record, deer antlers are classified as a type of bone. They have a hard outer cortical layer of dense calcified bone and an inner medullary cavity (bone marrow) that has blood forming tissues and fat as wellas a trabecular bone structure. Ivory tusks, such as elephantine ivory, are different. They are outgrowths that resemble teeth. The tusk has an outer layer of enamel but most of it is dentine. Rhino horn is an outgrowth from the skin and is composed of densely fibrous keratin throughout.