Based on the one @LauraGarnet02 found, I would assume that these are fairly modern, and likely produced in China in some quantity.
Chinese. Here is a similar one, with carved jade (nephrite) handle and inset plaque. I do not know how it compares in size to yours, as you do not...
If you google "Dhokra brass musician" you will find many similar....
Here is a modern Dhokra pricket candlestick, smaller than yours, priced at 2100 rupees (about 26 Euros):...
We had a discussion about a similar piece before. You can find it here:...
@Taupou may have some insights.
I am curious to know how many hours you spent on this project (including your admirable research), and what you spent on the materials.
If you want to preserve the patina, and it is in good condition, why do you want to coat it? If it is a metal cabinet, there is a risk of setting...
I would look at Senufo carvings, rather than Dogon. But there are some odd features that I don't recognize. The treatment of the face is unusual....
"Kalmasch" might be a useful term: Kalmasch: A traditional German pipe shape, primarily seen in meerschaum, hallmarked by a bowl and shank of...
It appears to be an Egyptian Sinai Bedouin woman's face veil.
That totally flat base seems uncharacteristic as well. I am used to seeing a slightly dimpled base on a shape like that.
Welcome, @Dorothy D. It is an interesting little box, probably for jewelry or other trinkets. As @komokwa said, the materials used in your box are...
I believe the blue ring beads (wound glass annular) are 19th century trade beads. Often called Dutch donuts, they were popular in the trade to...
Such perforated stones are found in many parts of the world, with no clear understanding of their original use. They are sometimes described as...
I have seen quite a few Japanese woodblock prints that have been treated this way (being glued or dry mounted). So unfortunate. The lack of glass...
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Welcome, @dsyautonomaly. It is not easy to see in your photograph, but it looks like there has been water damage to at least the lower portion...
It looks like he lost a leg in the transition. :(
Welcome, @D.Risk. If you are not familiar with it already, you might find this site helpful: https://gotheborg.com/marks/satsuma.shtml
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