Figural horn (possibly rhino) hilt

Jean · 18th April 2016, 10:25 AM

I agree that the materials look like rhino horn but it should be confirmed in the hand.
Regarding the indicators mentioned by Gustav differentating this hilt from the modern ones, I see 4 of them:
. The shape of the worn-out nose with distinct nostrils.
. The earlobes (or earrings) have a different shape than on the modern hilts.
. The small carving above the tumpal motif on the front depicts the male organs according to Jensen.
. The carving at the base of the tumpal motif depicts the female organ according to Jensen.
Accordingly I believe that this hilt is very old.
Regards

18th April 2016, 10:25 AM	#8
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	I agree that the materials look like rhino horn but it should be confirmed in the hand. Regarding the indicators mentioned by Gustav differentating this hilt from the modern ones, I see 4 of them: . The shape of the worn-out nose with distinct nostrils. . The earlobes (or earrings) have a different shape than on the modern hilts. . The small carving above the tumpal motif on the front depicts the male organs according to Jensen. . The carving at the base of the tumpal motif depicts the female organ according to Jensen. Accordingly I believe that this hilt is very old. Regards Last edited by Jean; 18th April 2016 at 10:35 AM.