ANY INFO ON WEIRD CARVED WOOD SCONCE; MAN w/COCONUTS ON HEAD & POT BELLY?

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  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I found this today at a thrift store.
    It's made from wood, tall (25" x 3" x 3.5") & a unusual looking guy with coconuts(?) on his head & a pot belly.
    Who is figure suppose to be?
    Where is it from?
    How old is it?
    Thanks for any help!
    PS - Sorry photos taken from farther away aren't as bright or clear.

    ART CARVED SCONCE FIGURE COCONUTS ON HEAD 1AA.JPG ART CARVED SCONCE FIGURE COCONUTS ON HEAD 2AA.JPG ART CARVED SCONCE FIGURE COCONUTS ON HEAD 2AAA.JPG ART CARVED SCONCE FIGURE COCONUTS ON HEAD 3AA.JPG
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    journeymagazine, Sep 24, 2020
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Debora, Sep 24, 2020
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  3. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    It says the supports usually have their heads forward so they can support building, roof etc on their shoulders but mine has coconuts on his head?
    Either way - how the heck do you keep pulling those rabbits out of the hat (answers out of your head!) Debora??!
     
    journeymagazine, Sep 24, 2020
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Is he holding a cigar?

    Debora
     
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  5. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Close Debora! It's a pipe.

    ART CARVED SCONCE FIGURE COCONUTS ON HEAD 1A_AA.JPG ART CARVED SCONCE FIGURE COCONUTS ON HEAD 1A_AAA.JPG
     
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I see now. Well then. Something colonial. Coconuts or mangos?

    Debora
     
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  7. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Can anyone tell what kind of wood it is?
    Thank you
     
    journeymagazine, Sep 25, 2020
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