This came in the same auction as the whalebone figures. Markings on the bottom look like they might be Inuit syllabary? Can anyone interpret them?...
A recent acquisition at auction, with no provenance. 9 1/2" long x 4 1/8" high. A fine grained whalebone, with a smooth finish. On the bottom of...
A recent acquisition from auction, with no provenance. I have seen this form referred to as a "fang ding". The copper-alloy casting shows several...
Recent acquisitions. Can anyone tell me if these are indeed Bedouin, or identify them more precisely? They appear to be of brass. TIA. [ATTACH]...
Sometimes we get postings here, usually from new members, asking about artifacts that seem to have somewhat sketchy origins. Often these are...
Just thought I would post a couple links showing the range of Pakistani baskets that are frequently mistaken for or misrepresented as Native...
Coming up at a local auction - out of my usual areas, so I would like your opinions on if it might be worth pursuing (for resale). It is described...
https://www.rarebookhub.com/articles/3286
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/vermeer-girl-with-the-flute-downgraded-tan/index.html
@komokwa, @all_fakes, et al. I would like your opinions on this set, coming up at a local auction. I am curious about the fringe, in particular....
I recently acquired 2 marionettes which I believe are Sicilian, used in the "Opera Dei Pupi". They are large - about 27" tall (not including the...
Has anyone seen an axe like this? (coming up at a local auction.) The decoration with tacks suggests a Native American trade axe, but it might be...
Hello all, This is a recent acquisition that I am having difficulty pinning down. Gilt bronze, approximately 17" tall. Very solid, heavy...
Not exactly furniture, but I don't know where else to put this. Has anyone seen anything like it? It is coming up at a local auction. No photo of...
I bought this fellow at a local auction many years ago, recognizing the style as NWC. But there is no signature, and nothing that I can see to...
Not my usual area, but these look interesting and are coming up at a local auction. 8.5" tall. Can anyone identify the mark, and what the proper...
Please see my previous post (which I should have numbered #1) for an explanation of this collection, coming up tonight at a local auction. Here...
This collection is coming up tonight at a local auction. It is clearly not 19th century, but I am thinking it might be mid 20th. I was able to...
Looking for some opinions on this vase as to age and quality (is it worth getting) - it is coming up at a local sale. Limited views available. I...
@Taupou, @komokwa I recently acquired this basket, and am looking for opinions on its origin. It is, I believe, an atypical form. The technique...
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