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Originally Posted by kai
Walrus tusks have a prominent inner core that exhibits a distinct mottled pattern upon staining or developing patina.
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Agree with Kai and Thor, to my opinion the shown keris hilts are from hippo ivory.
Walrus ivory is like Kai described, here three pictures from walrus ivory taken from other threads. I have seen only very few keris hilts worked from walrus ivory.
Regards,
Detlef