I agree, probably Mexican. Your supervisor looks skeptical.
The link I posted was for Fakeshaw I, and the one Jivvy found was the second installment. Maybe he mentions them in there?
Don't have time to read it now, but it should be of interest, and mentions Juratone Ltd.:...
I meant actual parchment/animal skin. Old drum heads tear like that. OK - they are using old manuscripts for backing, to give the appearance of...
The fact that there are so many in the same style (same lettering, faux cracks, black frames, etc.) makes me lean toward some factory (in China)....
Is there a cover glass on Napoleon? I am trying to determine if yours and the one on liveauctioneers might be the same one. There are some smudges...
Perhaps he will help them when they want to sell. :)
The fact that there are two identical Napoleons would suggest resin reproductions of scrimshaw.
The Iatmul are the people. More specifically, the type of mask is called "mei". https://collections.artsmia.org/art/3353/mei-mask-iatmul
Consensus seems to be amber. Congratulations!
Does not appear to say Santa Clara (or San Ildefonso), which you would expect if it was Pueblo. @Taupou?
If you want to try polyethylene, you can check your recycling bin for things marked HDPE or 2 in the triangle. "1" signifies that the product is...
Did you salt the water? "Salt Water test. In order to do this test you will need about 7 teaspoons of salt and a medium size cup of water. Add all...
Some helpful links: A summary of ultra-violet fluorescent materials relevant to Conservation...
Yes, some plastics fluoresce. So don't get too excited yet. :(
Probably made in Peru (modern), and based on the Nazca pre-columbian style: [IMG] https://www.ancient.eu/Nazca_Civilization/ [IMG]...
Some sort of pressed resin?
It looks like a powder flask (gunpowder) from North Africa. Moroccan "beehive" studded flask: [IMG]...
Me too. I was beginning to suffer withdrawal pains. :(
Unfortunately, no. I went over all the fine print with a loup. Good suggestion, though.
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