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Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi
This is very interesting.. I have never seen camel bone used in Jambia... any pictures? They use cheap cow horn... Ive seen some odd orange coloured thing maybe off a Giraffe... But then theres the weird description given by locals ~ who use the term for Rhino as Ziraffe !
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I haven't either!
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But I did not say bone I said hoof! Perhaps if I said camel nail you would understand? The hoof is the keratin structure covering the end of it foot!
But according to some sources 3% of jambiya in Sanna at times have been camel hoof.
I recommend reading the old back issues of Pachyderm magazine if you want a broader knowledge of the use of rhino horn & other materials including camel hoof/nail for Jambiya in the Yemen.
linky...
But for starters.
This pdf. is interesting, Points out the use of camel hoof/nail. Published by Traffic.
linky to pdf.
I agree totally Richard, its around, Its similar to Rhino horn but not identical. Ive never mentioned it on the forums as I figure it will lead to more fakery & possibly worse lives for some unfortunate horses or camels.
Great link too!
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