Walking Cane/Club

[VANDOO]

A VERY NICELY DONE CARVING. I THINK IT MAY BE THAI DUE TO THE WAY THE SHOULDERS ARE TURNED UP, THE EAR ON THE MASK AND THE FANGS OR TUSKS. THERE IS A MASK WORN IN DANCE THAT LOOKS LIKE THIS ONE AND IT IS ALSO PRESENT ON MANY OF THE LARGE GAURDIAN STATUES FOUND IN THAILAND. IT LOOKS TO HAVE A GOOD PATINA AND MAY COME FROM THE OLDER TIMES WHEN THE COUNTRY WAS CALLED SIAM.

[mrcjgscott]

Hello Vandoo,

Many thanks indeed, perhaps it is indeed from the Kingdom of Siam then, that will teach me to rush to judgement!

It is indeed nicely worked, a great "feel" and has a lovely patina. (my pictures probably don't do it justice!)

Chris

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by VANDOO

A VERY NICELY DONE CARVING. I THINK IT MAY BE THAI DUE TO THE WAY THE SHOULDERS ARE TURNED UP, THE EAR ON THE MASK AND THE FANGS OR TUSKS. THERE IS A MASK WORN IN DANCE THAT LOOKS LIKE THIS ONE AND IT IS ALSO PRESENT ON MANY OF THE LARGE GAURDIAN STATUES FOUND IN THAILAND. IT LOOKS TO HAVE A GOOD PATINA AND MAY COME FROM THE OLDER TIMES WHEN THE COUNTRY WAS CALLED SIAM.

Salaams VANDOO I agree and looking at the facial features it appears to reflect more the Thai than Chinese structure... I note the apparent long hair at the back. I reckon Thai as well...

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.