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Hi,
First of all.... A Happy New Year to one and all ![]() bought this chip carved 'stick' ....covered with symbols, animals and human figures. Due to the fact that it does not seem 'decorative', I assumed that this was some sort of story stick ....a tally stick or even a carved 'obituary'. Animalist carvings seem to include snakes, deer/antelope, turtle/tortoise, porcupine etc one could even be a 'dragon' ? Weapons ....seems to be a spear head, sword and a ball headed club. The 'stick' has 5 sides (side view), which are all carved.....and a 'shaped peg' on one end similar to a carpenter's tenon joint but chamfered .....so not functional as a woodworking 'joint'.....so unlikely to be a part of a piece of furniture. 'stick' approximately 11" long, hardwood probably early-mid 20thC ....although could be older (depending on how it was stored) So please any ideas as to function, use or origins greatly appreciated, Thank you Kind Regards David |
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Salaams David ~ It looks old to me. Part of a church seat ? I would say mediaeval time period depicting Noahs Arc... The animals went in two by two etc.. It seems to employ an almost cuneiform cut.. very interesting. Hope you get a full answer ya .. Regards Ibrahiim al Balooshi. ![]() |
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Salaams Ibrahiim,
thanks for your views but I think probably African ....but not certain. Certainly interesting ....the weapon (?) 'forms' are not typical of Africa though... Kind Regards David |
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This is a Tibetan Buddhist object - for making protective amulets out of dough by monks. Called "Zanpar"
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Thank you so much Colin
![]() You've solved the mystery ....fascinating ![]() Found this is on the web.... http://www.ethnoantiques.com/wordpress/?cat=28 Kind Regards David |
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VERY INTERESTING, WE LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY
![]() STRANGELY ENOUGH THIS IS SORT OF A WEAPON AFTER ALL THOUGH IT IS FOR MAKEING PROTECTION FROM EVIL SPIRITS AND SUCH NOT TO STRIKE WITH. |
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