It might be a nomoli (a stone carving attributed to the Sapi culture), but so little is known about these that, without provenance, it may not be...
How was the second mask atttributed? It might be Vili, from the Congo region. According to Bacquart ("The Tribal Arts of Africa"), "Vili artists...
Most probably another pastiche made for sale. I suspect it is made by a West African carver - the shape of the face and the "serene" expression...
I think it is more likely a linocut (carved on linoleum mounted on a block). The flat texture of the black areas is characteristic of that...
I suspect this one is a pastiche made for sale. The treatment of the mouth, with the prominent teeth, reminds me of some Cameroonian (Bangwa)...
It could be referred to as a "maternity figure". I suspect it is from the Congo region - the architectural hairstyle/headdress, and the design on...
Nice job! Duco was the old standard for archeologists. It does remain reversible in acetone, but it can eventually yellow, dry out, and lose...
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Just a question - if you are considering selling them at auction, it seems the most important decision would be what auction house to use....
It looks like you have laid in wet grass - the droplets are a little confusing. But the clues are in your second to last photo - the little...
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"Stilt marks", "kiln spurs", "kiln support scars" are all descriptions for the small marks in the glaze. They are caused by the use of...
Interesting idea. But it does look like a lion rather than a hound or a jackal. [IMG] [IMG]
Might just be a little awl, useful in any number of crafts. I would buy it for use in basketry.
If yours looks like the one on Amazon, that looks like a later printing (just based on the style of the cover). On the copyright page, there may...
abebooks.com has a good search engine, but only looks at dealers listing on abe. bookfinder.com has very good search options, and looks at a...
It is a lovely basket. I would have snapped it up.
The beaded basket/box is most probably from Sumatra. Such baskets were made as wedding presents, and would be filled with other items for the...
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/category/19th-century/ Severa, Joan - Dressed for the Photographer: Ordinary Americans and Fashion, 1840-1900....
Acetone (finger nail polish remover) will probably damage the finish on the wood, and leave you with a bleached spot. So it is just as well you...
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