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Some nice friend bought this one in a local auction to offer it to me
![]() Although in principle this would be a Portuguese example, i am a bit intrigued with its unusual overall design and also its carved stylized horse rider. Has anyone seen something similar to this ? . |
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Interesting piece, Fernando. Not my area, but the carving appears more African in its designs and form, but I could be way off base! If no one here can ID it, perhaps the Ethnographic side of the Forum might.
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Sounds like a good idea, Mark
![]() I will wait for it to be handled to me; will check the other side to see if there is another figure ... and then i will be back in both fora. |
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A complete set of pictures now posted in the Ethno Forum:
. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17432 |
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Hi 'Nando,
I do have seen similar horns in British and American auction catalogs, mostly dated 18th c. They certainly are of Portuguese make, for colonies. Very nice and charming patina, btw! Best, Michael |
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Thank you Michl,
Duly noted and registered ![]() |
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