Although I cannot find exact comparisons, I think they may be from Mexico. They appear to be made of sisal or henequen (fibers derived from...
The writing does not look like any genuine Asian script. I suspect the vase is a type designed to look Chinese ("chinoiserie"), but made elsewhere.
The matter of dealing with human remains is very complex. In earlier times in Europe it was not uncommon to casually disinter older burials in the...
Although a number of cultures have practiced cranial deformation, the only African example is among the Mangbetu in the Congo, not the Yoruba.
I believe that labs will only take samples, not an entire object, but you would have to find and ask each lab what their practice is. The first...
Here are some references that are helpful in identifying ivory -...
I agree that it does not look like actual ivory. If you want to pursue dating, you might start by contacting a museum or university in your area...
You could try one of the enzyme solutions designed to remove such odors, such as "Nature's Miracle". Spray it on, and leave it to evaporate. [ATTACH]
I have found a somewhat similar spring mechanism on a modern money clip. Perhaps that was its use, and it hung on a pants or suspenders button?...
Does the springy bit clamp down hard enough to hold a piece of fabric?
Not quite sure how it works, and there may be some small bits missing from yours. But this might be helpful -...
The other type of vessel depicted is based on a style of ancient Greek jugs, oinochoe, in the form of a head - [ATTACH]...
One of my concerns is that I believe fakes have been and are being made of Mississippian pottery.
Sorry, I can't say anything for certain. The designs on the bowl look similar to Mississippian pieces but, like Potteryplease, I get the feeling...
do the napkins have the same design, or are they different than the larger cloth?
Based on his clothing, he may be Japanese rather than Chinese, and a type of figure made in Hakata / Fukuoka, Japan.
Love the Goodwill sticker on his face. I wonder why the museum in Germany didn't want it back.
The name might be of the sitter/subject. [IMG]
Thank you for trying! I did try UV light this evening, but it was not able to improve on what Roaring accomplished.
Good suggestion. I will try that and report back. Busy doing Christmas baking today, though.
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