This example is published in Baskets, by Nancy Schiffer & J.M. Adovasio, Schiffer Publishing, 2001. It is identified as a sewing basket, made by...
@komokwa replied regarding this basket on your first posting of it (https://www.antiquers.com/threads/3-baskets.73331/). So, likely black ash...
You might be interested in this article: https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/kamba-carving-from-the-heart-of-kenya/
The distinctive herringbone rim on the first one does appear on early Pima baskets, (as well as Navajo, Paiute, Jicarillas Apache, and Havasupai...
It is a modern carving, as komokwa noted, made for sale. It depicts a Maasai woman and child, most probably made by a Kamba carver in Kenya.
Wolf or coyote skins usually retain the tail.
I would call it "found object art" rather than mixed media. "A found object (a loan translation from the French objet trouvé), or found...
So sorry. I was hoping Taupou would take this on. I am afraid my knowledge (?) of things Indonesian is not detailed enough to be helpful in this...
Boiled linseed would dry fairly quickly, but raw linseed oil can remain tacky for years. Unfortunately, it darkens with age and is virtually...
As the twine is covered by the splints woven in later, I would assume it is original, used to secure the hoops after they were shaped. The hoop...
If it was something that accumulated through original use, I would expect to see a greater difference in the interior and exterior, and more gunk...
Might be reindeer/caribou.
The specific applicable laws will depend on where you are located, and where you intend to sell the piece. Most whale species have enjoyed...
The stance is typical of Krishna, although he should be holding a flute. He does not look like recent Dhokra work, but I can't say where else in...
Me too! :)
The book may be scarce, but it does not have "collectible" value - (not by a noted author, a fine binding, etc.) It will be of interest to...
Definitely Indonesian, probably depicting Hanuman, the monkey king. Any Jewelry will have more to say.
African subject matter, but I doubt it is African made. At least, it is not a traditional style or technique.
I agree that ebay and etsy are not the most reliable sources. However, I am familiar with other Dhokra lost wax casting and have a similar bowl...
I think your bowl is probably from India, made by a Dhokra artisan in Orissa. Compare with this one on etsy: [IMG]...
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