Ivory Hulu

[Anthony G.]

Originally Posted by Jean

It could be either IMO, and probably made from spermwhale ivory according to the dark inner colour.
See a similar one but with simpler carving and bought in Medan (North Sumatra).

Yes, I was told it is marine ivory too. Is mine a Sumatran hulu?

[Jean]

I would rather guess a Sulawesi origin because of the detailed carving patterns, see 2 similar pieces presumably from Sulawesi and Sumbawa. However I would not exclude a Sumatran or Malaysian origin.

[Rafngard]

Here's my three. Two of elephant ivory, and one that I believe is a whale tooth.

Amusingly, the one of the left, which shows clear Schreger lines, came from a legitimate gallery, with a certificate of authenticity saying it was marine ivory. Like has been said before, "a certificate of authenticity is definitely a piece of paper."

Have fun,
Leif

[Jean]

Hello Leif,
Please show us pics of the hilt on the left viewed from the front and the left sides.
Regards

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by Jean

Please show us pics of the hilt on the left viewed from the front and the left sides.

I'll take a few more pics tonight.

i should be clear, the Schreger lines aren't clear in this pic.

Thanks,
Leif

[Jean]

Originally Posted by Rafngard

I'll take a few more pics tonight.

i should be clear, the Schreger lines aren't clear in this pic.

Thanks,
Leif

Yes, this is why Willem and I are asking, the gallery owner may be correct after all...
Thank you

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by Jean

Yes, this is why Willem and I are asking, the gallery owner may be correct after all...
Thank you

I just checked the certificate. It actually reads "Walrus Ivory"
Here's some better pics.

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by Rafngard

Amusingly, the one of the left, which shows clear Schreger lines, came from a legitimate gallery, with a certificate of authenticity saying it was marine ivory.

I see cracks , but are these Schreger lines ?

Additional pictures would be nice.

Best regards,
Willem