Another campilon

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by DaveS

Hi Detlef: There is a man in San Francisco that works a lot in ivory, and when I should it to him he said it was from the very base of the narwal skull. That is the only part that would have the diameter for a decent sized handle after being carved down.

Hi Dave,

this was the reason why I have asked this question. Very rare material and seldom seen at ethnograhic weapons.

Regards,
Detlef

[kino]

Dave, this blade has a really nice contrast, was the blade etched with phosphoric acid?

[DaveS]

Originally Posted by kino

Dave, this blade has a really nice contrast, was the blade etched with phosphoric acid?

Albert: Yes. Phosphoric is pretty much all I use anymore unless the metal doesn't respond well. Then, as a very last resort, ferric chloride......Dave.