decorated bladder from African tribe

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by hokeypix, Dec 25, 2014.

  1. hokeypix

    hokeypix Member

    This was originally from a high-end NYC gallery (hence the custom-made stand). I was told it might be from a tribe whose name I'm forgetting - Dogon? Something similar.

    I'm naturally very curious about this piece, i.e. what tribe, what it's called (I assume it was used as a drinking vessel) and value. And where would be the best place to sell it? Many thanks!

    p.s. do folks prefer thumbnails (that can be clicked on) or full images on posts?

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    hokeypix, Dec 25, 2014
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  2. 'Nuff_Said

    'Nuff_Said Well-Known Member

    'Nuff_Said, Dec 25, 2014
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  3. Taupou

    Taupou Well-Known Member

    Taupou, Dec 25, 2014
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  4. hokeypix

    hokeypix Member

    Thanks, both of you. It certainly resembles the ebay one. Somewhere I wrote the name of the tribe on a piece of paper......
     
    hokeypix, Dec 25, 2014
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    india doesn't have tribes
     
    komokwa, Dec 25, 2014
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  6. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    It does, over 600 tribes of indigenous people.
     
    daveydempsey, Dec 25, 2014
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  7. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Can't help with the item, but since you asked, I prefer full image posts. Maybe others will have thoughts.
     
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Right.....typo....I meant to say...India doesn't have African tribes !
     
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  9. Taupou

    Taupou Well-Known Member

    Well, that might not be entirely correct, either. The Siddi, who live in Gujarat in western India are descendants of the African Bantu. They have lived in India since about 628 AD, and have maintained their cultural identity.
     
    Taupou, Dec 26, 2014
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  10. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Having to click on photos and open in a new window or tab is a pita
     
    terry5732, Dec 26, 2014
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  11. Messilane

    Messilane Well-Known Member

    Terry, you don't need a new window or tab with these.
    They just open and give you a really good look at a big, clear, photo.
    Might take 2 nano-seconds longer, and the photos are so easy to see then.
     
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  12. Messilane

    Messilane Well-Known Member

    Hokeypix, I hope you are happy now! Because of this post about the *bladder*, I had a dream about going to Ulan Bator last night. :woot::D
     
    Messilane, Dec 26, 2014
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  13. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    What is this..........are you reaching for obscure facts just to prove I'm wrong ?
    Or are you stating that the powder horn was made by the Siddi ????
     
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  14. spirit-of-shiloh

    spirit-of-shiloh Well-Known Member

    Well, to get really technical how about this ? :p

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    I wonder why the Australian Aboringines are not shown on the map???
     
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