The yellow areas might indicate it once had a lacquer coating.
This one is described as a 19th century napkin ring, made in a French convent - [ATTACH] https://www.ebay.com/itm/116575822565 There were French...
This type of mask is based on a traditional carved wooden mask made by the Senufo, known as "kpelie" (kpeliye'e)....
Yes, I also found that one. It is certainly related but, without an identification, not much help.
Hmm. Based on the shape, materials (probably palm), and the colors used it looks similar to small lidded baskets made in South Africa, usually...
Taupou provided an excellent history of this type of pine needle basket in her post from 2016 - Taupou Well-Known Member This is a good example...
[ATTACH] This looks like a version of a "caduceus", which has been used as a medical symbol, but also is the symbol for Hermes, the Greek...
@LaurieMc - I would like to complement you on your thorough response, and detailed observations. This in particular: "The staining comes in...
Welcome, @LaurieMc. Looking at your photo, I assume you are referring to the darkened areas near the edges of the pages. This is not a typical...
@mokoko appears to have received an identification elsewhere, and describes the basket as Havasupai in his new ebay listing. I agree with that...
Definitely a nice basket. I would like to see more photos - of the back, and closeups of the coil materials, particularly areas where the...
To me, the animal looks like a coyote/fox/wolf/dog type thing. The short muzzle may have been a constraint of the size of the piece of wood. My...
Although the bronze casters of the Ashanti/Asante of Benin (Nigeria) are known for their leopards, I think this style of animal may be from a...
Some features to note - your chair and the one on etsy are painted differently, but appear to be identical in form. They are both slip cast, which...
If you are interested in this specific object, I would start by finding a copy of the reference book mentioned by Earle D. Vandekar of...
The one listed on Chairish and the British Antique Dealers' Association are the same piece, being offered by the same dealer - presumably the...
:rolleyes: ask my floors........
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This type of rug, made with chain stitch, are made in Kashmir....
It seems that the family would have had such a letter framed because it was a successful intervention. We can hope.
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