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Sajen · 28th November 2012, 03:05 PM

Just have bought this very fine carved ivory handle from the North coast of Java or Madura (picture from the ebay listing). Will post by time more handles of this type.

BTW, does someone know why ivory handles from North Java often are blackened?

28th November 2012, 03:05 PM	#37
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,466	Just have bought this very fine carved ivory handle from the North coast of Java or Madura (picture from the ebay listing). Will post by time more handles of this type. BTW, does someone know why ivory handles from North Java often are blackened? Attached Images