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			Thanks.  Malaysia is an interesting thought. 
 
The hilt might be horn. That was my first thought. It doesn't seem to have the right grain when I look at it under magnification.  I have not cleaned this item yet so perhaps there are more clues lurking beneath the dirt. 
 
- Dave A.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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