Old Sundang with a Major Issue

[kai]

Really nice kalis tulid from Sulu! What are its specs?

This is a nice older Sundang, but as shown it has a major issue on the pommel. I have pretty much resigned myself to the fact that there isn't a fix; right or is there ???

Well, several ivory pommels have been restored and results shown here over the years. Yours is of the more elaborate carving style and, thus, would need someone very skilled to carve a good replacement for the missing part. Obtaining legal raw material within your state, matching and attaching the restoration, and applying a stain that matches the current patina will also be challenging. It can be done, I guess. It won't be cheap though.

Regards,
Kai