Bangle/bracelet bone / baleen?

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  1. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Thrift purchase today....I believe the black is baleen - but I'm not positive. All I'm really sure of is the white is bone, and the black isn't plastic - but I'm fairly sure it isn't wood either. It's 3 1/4" across. Much appreciated as always.

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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I remember those. Think they were India exports.

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  3. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Aha - maybe the black is just horn.
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Water buffalo horn would be my guess.
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    That would be my thought too !
     
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Same here. Classic Indian stuff made any time in the last 30-35 years.
     
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Could be Balinese.
    Are you sure it isn't wood? The thin parts of dark buffalo horn are slightly translucent. Difficult to see, but if you move the bangle around a bit and check the edge of the inside, you will see a lighter colour if it is buffalo horn.
     
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    This one a bit fancier. Still has it's original "Made in India" sticker.

    Debora

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  9. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Yes there are some spots where it is slightly lighter colored - I definitely think it's horn. Thanks :)
     
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