The angels are copied from Fra Angelico's angel musicians on the Tabernacle of the Linaioli, now in the National Museum of San Marco, Florence,...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/658598088/victorian-brass-spit-jack-for-roasting?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details
I don't think there is any reason to believe these are ceremonial, just a traditional form. Here are a few more -...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1709912930/sami-craft-pewter-bowl-and-necklace
This vase has a similar pattern - described as Korean celadon. [ATTACH]...
The style looks rather art deco, so ca. 1919-1939. Probably for a small coal stove.
The reverse of the title page shows the copyright date as 1844, so your 1845 printing would not be considered a first. Not that it really matters...
It does look like the design has been cut out of a larger piece of petit point done on canvas, which has been mounted on a newer piece of cloth....
Yes. Tohono O'odham (Papago). You can find a number of discussions about their basketry by searching the forum.
A very interesting piece, and clearly related to the one in the link. The link provides quite a bit of useful information - [ATTACH] FIGURINE...
You are correct, as usual. :)
Definitely a half-tone/photomechanical reproduction, so I would suspect plastic would be more likely.
Thank you for the additional photos. In the future, it would be more helpful to post separate photos of the different views, so they are less...
I suspect a modern Indonesian origin, with motifs based on traditional imagery such as Batak lizards - [ATTACH]...
The seller describes these as vintage Japanese, 1940s-1950s - [ATTACH] https://www.ebay.com/itm/333675024346
https://www.thebeadchest.com/products/old-awalleh-chevron-beads-3-5mm?variant=42582730178715&attributionToken=nQHwnAoLCPPplrgGEImI2X0QARokNjcwOGQwM...
The interlocking blue and red beads are known as "snake beads". According to the folks at The Bead Chest, early 20th century -...
Elephant tusks come in all sizes, depending on the age and sex of the animal - [ATTACH] Resin reproductions are usually flat on the base....
Looking forward to hearing what you find out!
It might also be a perfect opportunity to get lots of knowledgeable eyes on this object. The meeting is being held in Williamsburg through the...
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