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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 ![]() |
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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 |
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Cheers mate,
I really quite liked the masks with the big 'beaks'! The Mrs hates it! LOL |
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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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My Mrs. is quite fond of Sepik art. She has a mask and a little statue and a yam mask. |
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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!!
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Hello,
have to agree with Willem, it's a Sepik carving. Carefully worded I would guess it's a recent carving. Old ones more basic. Happy that I belong like Willem to the 1%! ![]() ![]() sajen |
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