A SUMBAWA HIPPO-IVORY KNIFE-HILT, carved as a standing human figure, both hands at the abdomen, his face with almond-shaped eyes, his back with Arabic inscription, creamy patina, a chiseled silver base-ring

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A SUMBAWA HIPPO-IVORY KNIFE-HILT, carved as a standing human figure, both hands at the abdomen, his face with almond-shaped eyes, his back with Arabic inscription, creamy patina, a chiseled silver base-ring
12 cm high

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