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Jean · 5th February 2012, 09:07 AM

If the keris really stayed untouched since the 1970's, then the hilt is not made from bone as it would show some pitting, it rather looks from marine ivory to me. The blade is not Bugis IMO, and East Java is an option.
Best regards

5th February 2012, 09:07 AM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	If the keris really stayed untouched since the 1970's, then the hilt is not made from bone as it would show some pitting, it rather looks from marine ivory to me. The blade is not Bugis IMO, and East Java is an option. Best regards