moro hilt

David · 28th June 2022, 10:58 PM

I would say that yes, it is ivory, though i don't think it is elephant. Possibly whale tooth?
Shame about the damage.

Battara · 29th June 2022, 03:41 AM

I don't know, looks like elephant ivory to me, just cut differently, and probably from Indian elephant ivory.

28th June 2022, 10:58 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	I would say that yes, it is ivory, though i don't think it is elephant. Possibly whale tooth? Shame about the damage.

29th June 2022, 03:41 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	I don't know, looks like elephant ivory to me, just cut differently, and probably from Indian elephant ivory.