Might the artist's name be Marrion?
I agree. The foundation warp and weft are quite prominent/visible on the back, which usually indicates a machine woven rug. Compare to the back...
@Northern Lights Lodge can probably help.
It is modern Mexican, a version of the Aztec god Xochipilli. Purely decorative. Here are some small (modern) examples: [ATTACH]...
I cannot help with that. At least you have a more accurate description of it now. Perhaps @blooey might have some insights.
It is difficult to assign a date to such items. I don't believe there is anything unique about the technique or subject matter that would limit it...
Mystery solved. :)
The art of the Dogon people of Mali has been collected since the early 20th century, and by the 1960s the capital city, Bamako, was a major center...
Can you tell if it is hollow - how deep is the hole in the bottom?
He is probably Cai shen, a Chinese god of prosperity. [IMG] In his right hand he is holding a scepter known as a ruyi, symbolizing power and good...
Yes, Japanese netsuke. The first one you show appears to be made of antler. The other 3 do appear to be resin reproductions, based on the saw...
I don't think we suggested you discount it altogether. It is just very difficult to be sure one way or the other. The size is not unprecedented...
These are from the Dominican Republic and look very similar: [IMG]...
I think you will need to find a real archeologist, familiar with the wide range of lithic types. He/she might be able to give you a type name...
I believe there are reasons to doubt this explanation for the term. The use of "spine" in reference to the binding of a book first appears in the...
As it does not look like traditional Native American work, I would not expect it to have much value unless you can prove that Gerald Ritenour was...
It does look like it might be a child's costume (depending on size). The materials are not typical of Native American clothing (machine stitched...
https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=kipling&bi=0&bx=off&cm_sp=SearchF-_-Advtab1-_-Results&ds=30&pn=doubleday&recentlyadded=all&sortby...
I found one copy of the original edition: https://www.biblio.com/book/story-louis-riel-rebel-chief-collins/d/341789532
I think this second book is in Swedish. You can try using Google Translate to figure out what it says....
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