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Paul B. · 31st January 2022, 05:13 PM

Got a nice Sumatra keris recently and the handle shows details which I have never come across. There are 2 perfect round holes, one artifically made underneath for matching the pesi. From the lower part of the back there is a an ivory cover (same age). This opening is the nerve running in line with the full length of the handle.
Any clues about the type of ivory? The honey colour is original?

31st January 2022, 05:13 PM	#1
Paul B. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 205	Sumatra keris with ivory parts Got a nice Sumatra keris recently and the handle shows details which I have never come across. There are 2 perfect round holes, one artifically made underneath for matching the pesi. From the lower part of the back there is a an ivory cover (same age). This opening is the nerve running in line with the full length of the handle. Any clues about the type of ivory? The honey colour is original? Attached Images