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Tim Simmons

20th March 2023 08:07 PM

ID polished and smoked figure carving.

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Got this figure years ago at a car boot sale 34cm tall any ideas?

kronckew

20th March 2023 08:38 PM

African Scepter?

Tim Simmons

21st March 2023 04:12 PM

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Thanks for the thought but I don't think it is African. To me it looks Indian or Nepalese. Here are some daylight pics which might help get other opinions.

Kmaddock

21st March 2023 05:19 PM

I would have taught African also.
How dense is the wood?
Regards
Ken

Bob A

21st March 2023 09:47 PM

At first (and second) glance I'd go with African also.

If you incline toward India/Nepal, could you post a few comparables that led you to that inclination?

Tim Simmons

22nd March 2023 02:30 PM

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After having searched for some hours I think I have found an example that has many similarities. A Batak guardian figure. On many web site they seem to command high prices.

kai	27th March 2023 06:20 PM

Hello Tim,

I'm pretty positive that your carving is not Batak (nor from any neighbouring culture).

It seems to have vibes of eastern Indonesia - can't give you any specific leads though.

Regards,
Kai

Battara

29th March 2023 06:52 PM

For a different perspective how about a more artistic carving from Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Reminds me somewhat of the Moai with their top knot (if the patina is not faked).

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