I did think it has sort of a nautical look. Perhaps a basketmaker sent to sea.
We have no way of knowing what provoked Amazon to "censor" this particular book, as their decisions are completely opaque. It could easily be some...
In the 5th photo, the large element in the middle looks like cow hoof (think dog chews). What a bizarre thing.
Interesting basket. The basic foundation appears to be willow (wicker), woven in a traditional European technique of "stake and strand". The first...
There are no other examples of this particular edition listed on the usual bookseller websites. I found 2 examples published by Vallentine in...
Yes, Mardi Gras, also called carnival/carnivale, is celebrated in Haiti, with a tradition of elaborate costumes and masks.
With the variety of masks and characters, I would guess the subject of the painting is carnival/mardi gras. Here is another painting by P....
Good find.
Your stone bird might be a Shona carving (Zimbabwe). For comparison, here are a couple somewhat similar pieces: [IMG]...
Here is a similar bedspread currently on ebay: [IMG] [IMG]...
No mystery. Grosset & Dunlap published reprints of many popular titles, and often did not include the date of their reprints. The 1911 date is...
Just something to be aware of when dealing with any "old netsukes". Here is another article that discusses some of the features that may...
Sorry if the link doesn't work. I took it from one of my previous posts, and didn't think to check to see if it was still valid. :(
Malacca cane is jointed like bamboo. It comes from the base of the rattan palm (the vine used to make caning/rattan). The material was imported...
FEATURE : Chinese forgers take aim at Japanese art market https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2009/04/04/2003440165
Looking at the surface with the stamp (the 4th photo), it looks like there might be a colored lacquer coating of some sort. There appear to be...
From what I have been reading, there were various reissues of these collectibles, with different numbering systems. It is complicated.
I applaud your initiative. But I am skeptical about that explanation. It leaves the "E" unexplained, and 2164 seems like a very odd total...
I recently acquired 2 marionettes which I believe are Sicilian, used in the "Opera Dei Pupi". They are large - about 27" tall (not including the...
The Ashanti/Asante Akuaba dolls are traditionally carved from wood, and are usually approximately 12-15" tall. [IMG]...
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