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15th March 2009, 10:06 PM | #1 |
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Quick ethnic carving ID please?
Hi all, sorry for another random object thread! Don't really know why I bought this today, couldn't find anything else I liked and then I saw this!
Anyone know what it is or where its from? Supposedly has some age to it. Its about 18" tall. <p> Thanks peeps |
15th March 2009, 10:31 PM | #2 |
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Hi Gene,
I have seen a similar style before....I think African....but can't remember tribe/region....I'll have to 'think on it'.....Hopefully someone like Tim could be more definate. Regards David |
15th March 2009, 10:37 PM | #3 |
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Cheers mate,
I really quite liked the masks with the big 'beaks'! The Mrs hates it! LOL |
15th March 2009, 11:41 PM | #4 |
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This is typically SEPIK / Papua New Guinee.
I am not sure what kind of statue this is and if it is a original / traditional object. But the style of the faces is sepik. Best regards, Willem |
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Regards Gene |
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My Mrs. is quite fond of Sepik art. She has a mask and a little statue and a yam mask. |
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16th March 2009, 11:11 AM | #8 |
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There are exceptions, indeed. I must admit that a few of our members are lucky with such a Mrs. Keep admire her and bring flowers!!
For the other 99% of the forummembers: it is international. |
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