Religious club. Authority symbol.

Edster · 15th April 2020, 09:41 PM

Tim,

This is a fascinating piece. As you suggest, I'd go with Catholic religious scepter/mace iconography. However, I don't really see African or Indian idioms. Why couldn't it be a piece of Primitive or Outsider devotional art, even European or US. The white designs could even be plastic. Hopefully, others with a more sophisticated eye can add more.

Regards,
Ed

Richard G · 16th April 2020, 02:05 PM

Maybe the 'rough' centre section was originally covered in something; velvet, leather etc.
Regards
Richard

15th April 2020, 09:41 PM	#1
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 411	Tim, This is a fascinating piece. As you suggest, I'd go with Catholic religious scepter/mace iconography. However, I don't really see African or Indian idioms. Why couldn't it be a piece of Primitive or Outsider devotional art, even European or US. The white designs could even be plastic. Hopefully, others with a more sophisticated eye can add more. Regards, Ed

16th April 2020, 02:05 PM	#2
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	Maybe the 'rough' centre section was originally covered in something; velvet, leather etc. Regards Richard