The quality of the engraving appears much better in the edition @Ex Libris found than in @Alex Mercuri's version - [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Here are the lamps in their original context in Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte (courtesy of the Internet Archive) - [ATTACH]...
This is where I like to see opercula - [ATTACH] Tatanua mask from New Ireland, Rietberg Museum, Zurich
Beautiful work. Here is her instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/chantelerilatos.creations/ I believe she is also teaching others to...
As @Any Jewelry found, your mask is in the style (somewhat simplified) of masks traditionally made by carvers among the Guere/Gere people in the...
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...
Here is another form with the same markings, currently on ebay (#226366340618) - [ATTACH]
Most likely a modern/vintage piece inspired by ancient pottery. This appears to be a copyright mark - [ATTACH]
Yes, wood. Thank you for posting the additional views.
Can you post a photo of the end (cross section) of the handle?
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....
That was my first thought. What does the string tag say?
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