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			It also looks like the concentric layers are visible in the uppermost part of above picture? In this case I agree with you Detlef - certainly looks like hippo tusk.   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	    The size and curvature also fits for a tusk split down the middle and worked into a hilt.The patina is delicious btw! ![]() - Thor  | 
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