Any idea on this.. maybe Jambiya?

spiral · 9th August 2006, 12:55 AM

In the last year Ive researched rhino horn extensivly to help my studies & Ive seen many pieces & spoken to & studied the works of true experts of horn cups , bowls etc.& examined numerous samples of many horn types both by buying for study raw horns & studying other peoples collections as well as my own..

Lots of animals can sometimes provide heavily fiberous &/or translucent horn including, cow, goat ,buffalo & various antelopes.

I see them sold as rhino all the time by many antique arms dealers.

The point Louie makes is the definative one regarding the "dots", Rhino horn end grain has a texture that resembles orange peel.

Evrything else that hasnt that feature isnt rhino horn.

Spiral

The Double D · 9th August 2006, 04:50 AM

Since the issue of monetary value can't be discussed on this forum, how is worth established. Not monetary value, although monetary value is a factor in collecting. If i can't afford it I can't collect it.

Is this piece worthy of collecting. Is it a good representational piece from a specific culture or location.? Is this a piece you put in your collection until you find a better piece. Is this a good starter piece? Or, is this piece something you could call good enough and move on to other items?

Andrew · 9th August 2006, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by The Double D

Since the issue of monetary value can't be discussed on this forum, how is worth established. Not monetary value, although monetary value is a factor in collecting. If i can't afford it I can't collect it.

Is this piece worthy of collecting. Is it a good representational piece from a specific culture or location.? Is this a piece you put in your collection until you find a better piece. Is this a good starter piece? Or, is this piece something you could call good enough and move on to other items?

Excellent points, DD. "Worth" can be measured in many ways other than the assignment of a monetary value. In addition to the qualities you mention, opinions on quality, rarity, condition and desireability are all helpful indicators of value or worth.

I know very little about jambiya, so I can't comment about this specific item.

9th August 2006, 12:55 AM	#1
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	In the last year Ive researched rhino horn extensivly to help my studies & Ive seen many pieces & spoken to & studied the works of true experts of horn cups , bowls etc.& examined numerous samples of many horn types both by buying for study raw horns & studying other peoples collections as well as my own.. Lots of animals can sometimes provide heavily fiberous &/or translucent horn including, cow, goat ,buffalo & various antelopes. I see them sold as rhino all the time by many antique arms dealers. The point Louie makes is the definative one regarding the "dots", Rhino horn end grain has a texture that resembles orange peel. Evrything else that hasnt that feature isnt rhino horn. Spiral

9th August 2006, 04:50 AM	#2
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Since the issue of monetary value can't be discussed on this forum, how is worth established. Not monetary value, although monetary value is a factor in collecting. If i can't afford it I can't collect it. Is this piece worthy of collecting. Is it a good representational piece from a specific culture or location.? Is this a piece you put in your collection until you find a better piece. Is this a good starter piece? Or, is this piece something you could call good enough and move on to other items?