Kukri with ivory hilt

[kino]

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?

[Rick]

Kino ,
Did you post the correct measurements ?? :confused:
Any ideas on the representaion of the carving ?
Very, very interesting hilt !! :)

[kino]

Kino ,
Did you post the correct measurements ?? :confused:
Any ideas on the representaion of the carving ?
Very, very interesting hilt !! :)

opps, (corrected),blade length is 12" thanks for catching that.
I have no idea what the hilt represents, perhaps someone knows and will post something.

[Rick]

It sure does look like Ivory; but what is that material in the center of the sunburst/flower near the brass bolster ? :confused: :confused:
It looks kind of volcanic ..... :shrug:
Calling all Kuksters !! :D :D

[Battara]

It looks like cement in the middle of a vein hole.

[Rick]

But what about all the pores and pockmarks there ?

Wouldn't filler finish off smooth ? :confused: :shrug:

[Battara]

Some older cements didn't and it depends on the cement.

[BBJW]

My guess is N. Indian mid-early 20th century. Phallic (?) grip added later perhaps as well as the brass blade decoration.

bbjw

[kino]

Thanks for the information. It's very much appreciated.

[spiral]

Kino, BBJW pegged it.

Its an early to mid 20th century decorative blade, allied at a later date to a walkingstick handle of similar era. The filled hole was wear the cane was fitted into the handle.

Spiral