Keris Hilt Material

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Dear Alam Shah,

it is certainly not elefant ivory.
Elefant ivory has very distinct lines that at one point ore another are crossing each other forming little squares.

On the back of your hilt there is a dark line/crack with small dark dots along it.
I have been told that this line is specific for hippo ivory.
I have seen rencongs with hilts showing this line.

Best regards,
Willem