Horn material in Rencong

[Bob A]

Stimulated by Ibrahiim al Balooshi's recent post regarding identification of rhino horn in khanjar hilts, I was reminded of the translucent nature of the hilt in a recently acquired rencong. I took several photos - apologies for single-handed cell phone pics - using a bright flashlight to illuminate the innards of the horn.

I lack the expertise to determine the origin of the horn. Comment encouraged.

[ariel]

My guess it is buffalo, cow or some other ruminant.
Rhino is a conglomerate of hair, not layers like buffalo.

[Sajen]

Agree complete with Ariel, buffalo or cow horn, think it's the first one.
Regards,
Detlef

[Bob A]

Thank you for your observations, gentlemen.

[kai]

Albino water buffalo horn has been a common choice for these rencong.

Regards,
Kai