Please post some close ups so we can see the carved decoration, and select "Full Size" after loading the photos.
It seems a shame to intentionally damage the majority of such lovely work, to make it match the faded portion. imo
Looks similar to a clothing steamer.
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Here is another on worthpoint, with an attribution that is consistent with the Texas Coushatta connection:...
I found a similar basket on ebay, with the large needle bundles, and stitching material that appears the same: [IMG]...
According to an article by Philip Peek, much remains unknown about these bronzes. ("Lower Niger Bronze Industries and the Archaeology of the Niger...
Like this fellow: [IMG] https://collections.artsmia.org/art/5682/jina-jain
He may be a "sky clad" (naked) figure related to the Jain religion in India. I will tag someone who can probably explain it better than I can....
Coiled baskets are often difficult to distinguish. Many cultures use basically the same technique, so it comes down to identifying the materials...
Although similar in appearance, I don't believe this one is Tohono O'odham. Wrong colors, for one thing. The stitches on Tohono O'odham baskets...
Sorry for your loss, stracci. Sad to lose another elder. The first basket looks Tohono O'odham (Papago), as @Roaring20s suggested I agree with...
[IMG] https://muza-chan.net/japan/index.php/blog/komuso
All appear to be Asian made, and of only decorative value, except for the one with the metal bands. It could be described as a wood splint and...
I would not dismiss it as not being genuine "tribal", but I am afraid I can't identify it. It is a pretty basic bow which could be from almost...
Bear in mind that all of these interpretations of pre-columbian art are just that - interpretations (educated guesses). There are few if any...
I cannot see the full shape of his crown in your latest photo, but it does not look like it is the traditional shape. I think it is more likely...
It looks similar to a Ghanaian "Bolga" basket, except for the handles. I wonder if it might be a Chinese version. They will copy any popular kind...
Thank you, @Aquitaine. The enlargement is helpful. I would like to see a profile to see if the crown looks correct for a Nias figure, to see if I...
Please post a view of the side and back, and a close up of the figure. I suspect it may be from the island of Nias, in Indonesia. But more views...
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