Thanks for your input. I've done a little research and think that what might be throwing us all off is damage from temperature shifts altering...
Interesting! I'll have to take a look at a few reproductions -- but to my untrained eye the inking looks correct. I took the photos in the...
I noticed the texture as well. I wonder if that could have happened after it was carved -- do smooth horns become crusty like this? There is a...
I'll keep checking back for other items from the collection -- especially if I can determine that this is an antique and not an old horn recently...
Ha -- yes, I did ask the Odd Fellows reddit if they recognized the symbols and they were very helpful. I came here to ask if anyone recognized...
Southern California, near Palm Springs. The thrift shops here are amazing because seniors retire here with their collections-- so it really could...
This makes so much more sense, thank you!
Great question! I saw two framed boxes containing arrowheads and a pipe. Apparently there was an object with hair and skin -- probably not a...
I purchased this in a thrift store in Palm Springs. It was brought in with quite a few native items. It measures 6.5". There is an eagle with...
I have an update! This piece was most likely made by the Senufo people of Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire). They're mostly famous for their carved...
Okay -- two updates. #1 -- the object has four feet with SIX toes each! Also, I think it's an "Agere Ifá". This is a Yoruba divination vessel...
I have an update -- I think the mystery creature is an antelope. Please discuss!
I found this hand-carved wooden vessel at a thrift store near Palm Springs and would love help identifying it. It’s about 12" tall, 7" wide,...
That's a really good guess -- I can see it too!
I bought this pretty little painting at a thrift store near Palm Springs. It measures 20.5" wide, 16.5" tall. It's an oil on board, newly framed...
Does it remind anyone of the Aliens monster?
How fascinating. Your carving is amazing. The mother of pearl discs are the same. I thought of ebony at first but was concerned because the...
I was leaning this way too. How old was your club?
This is so interesting. The hands and fingers are defined, but the feet are flat and hoof like. Also, the figure has a tail -- visible in the...
Here's one more photo of the bottom. [ATTACH]
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