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The max. width at the base of the spine is a 1/4"
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That's on the thin side considering the blade length.
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the wood is very dense and heavy, more so than any mahogany that I am familiar with and it does not appear to be stained.
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Great, pics can be deceiving! Sounds like kamagong, indeed.
If you compare the carving quality of both hilts, I still believe there is a difference which might be best explained by different periods, especially considering that the typical barung is a working piece while the naga hilt certainly has status function.
Maybe the cosmoline contributed to the color of the bone inserts.
Regards,
Kai