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    Question for the Genealogy Researchers

    An update on where these little baskets were probably made - Stumbling around on the internet, I came across an auction for an object described as...
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 18, 2026 at 11:22 AM in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Anasazi Vase

    Here is another form with the same markings, currently on ebay (#226366340618) - [ATTACH]
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Anasazi Vase

    Most likely a modern/vintage piece inspired by ancient pottery. This appears to be a copyright mark - [ATTACH]
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Torah Pointer Technique and marks

    Yes, wood. Thank you for posting the additional views.
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 14, 2026 in forum: Silver
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    Torah Pointer Technique and marks

    Can you post a photo of the end (cross section) of the handle?
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 13, 2026 in forum: Silver
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    Torah Pointer Technique and marks

    The technique of wire inlay on wood can be referred to as damascene on wood, or "tarkashi work" based on a traditional craft technique in India....
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 13, 2026 in forum: Silver
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    Torah Pointer Technique and marks

    That was my first thought. What does the string tag say?
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 13, 2026 in forum: Silver
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    Atypical Navajo Basket

    No. AI is quite stupid about identifying basketry. It seems to look just at the designs, and cannot distinguish technique or materials. It also...
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 8, 2026 in forum: Tribal Art
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    Atypical Navajo Basket

    I found it on ebay, described as "Vintage Coiled Basket Bowl Rastafarian Style Handwoven Geometric Design". It was not expensive, and I was...
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 7, 2026 in forum: Tribal Art
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    Atypical Navajo Basket

    Interesting idea, but I don't think it applies in this instance.
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 7, 2026 in forum: Tribal Art
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    Atypical Navajo Basket

    Maybe a Navajo-German wedding.
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 6, 2026 in forum: Tribal Art
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    Atypical Navajo Basket

    Yes, I have it. Materials seem right, just not aged.
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 6, 2026 in forum: Tribal Art
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    Atypical Navajo Basket

    I know. So what is going on?
    Post by: 2manybooks, Jul 6, 2026 in forum: Tribal Art