Could use some help in identifying this piece

MikeR · 11th July 2012, 03:02 AM

Hi Folks. I just picked up this piece at a fleamarket and was wondering if anyone here could help me in identifying it's origin. It is hardwood and has nice patina and wear. Thanks. Mike

VANDOO · 11th July 2012, 11:28 PM

DIFFICULT TO TELL MUCH FROM PHOTOS BUT I WILL GIVE IT A SHOT. LIKELY INDONESIAN OR MALAYSIAN IN ORIGIN. I THINK IT IS A DECORATIVE PIECE OF SOMETHING NOT A WAR OR CEREMONIAL CLUB. I CAN'T SEE THE HANDLE WELL BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT WOULD HAVE FIT IN A SOCKET, YOU CAN JUDGE BETTER HAVING IT IN HAND. A INTERESTING ITEM AND IT DOES APPEAR TO HAVE PATINA AND AGE. DOSEN'T LOOK LIKE A ITEM MADE FOR TOURISTS.

MikeR · 12th July 2012, 02:38 AM

Thanks Vandoo. I'll try looking in that direction. I've also been trying to figure out what kind of an animal that it's supposed to be. Dragon, pterodactyl

, wild boar, crocodile, wolf?

Emanuel · 23rd July 2012, 06:33 AM

Oddly enough, I've seen real Fakir's crutches here in India that have the same size, shape and proportions. The fakirs, or even monks, use them to rest their arm when seated. I can't comment on the animal features though.

Emanuel

11th July 2012, 03:02 AM	#1
MikeR Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 3	Could use some help in identifying this piece Hi Folks. I just picked up this piece at a fleamarket and was wondering if anyone here could help me in identifying it's origin. It is hardwood and has nice patina and wear. Thanks. Mike Attached Images

11th July 2012, 11:28 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	DIFFICULT TO TELL MUCH FROM PHOTOS BUT I WILL GIVE IT A SHOT. LIKELY INDONESIAN OR MALAYSIAN IN ORIGIN. I THINK IT IS A DECORATIVE PIECE OF SOMETHING NOT A WAR OR CEREMONIAL CLUB. I CAN'T SEE THE HANDLE WELL BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT WOULD HAVE FIT IN A SOCKET, YOU CAN JUDGE BETTER HAVING IT IN HAND. A INTERESTING ITEM AND IT DOES APPEAR TO HAVE PATINA AND AGE. DOSEN'T LOOK LIKE A ITEM MADE FOR TOURISTS.

12th July 2012, 02:38 AM	#3
MikeR Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 3	Thanks Vandoo. I'll try looking in that direction. I've also been trying to figure out what kind of an animal that it's supposed to be. Dragon, pterodactyl , wild boar, crocodile, wolf?

23rd July 2012, 06:33 AM	#4
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Oddly enough, I've seen real Fakir's crutches here in India that have the same size, shape and proportions. The fakirs, or even monks, use them to rest their arm when seated. I can't comment on the animal features though. Emanuel