Little bone fellas

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by J Dagger, Oct 20, 2022.

  1. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    5” seller says. I feel like I’ve seen similar figures before. Central American/mesoamerican?

    5” is pretty big for beads but I wonder if that’s what they would be? Anyone know what/who they are and from where? I didn’t buy them, they just stood out amongst the offerings on a local marketplace. 2583C8C1-E516-43EC-A0F9-B61A1B38BC68.jpeg 93813EFD-D45D-489E-A8A9-E774D6A57D0B.jpeg 2E0C8266-C66E-4F04-9C6E-2F8196DCFB03.jpeg
     
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  2. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Handles for something. I have something very similar that is a handle for a african hair comb.
     
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  3. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Interesting. Now that you mention it I may have a similar looking guy carved in jade or jade like stone on a sterling souvenir spoon from Mexico. Unless I’m imagining that part entirely.

    Also does this look like applied patina or age? Leaning towards applied. The lines are awful sharp and new looking.
     
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  4. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Applied patina was the first thing I thought
     
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