I wonder if it might have been made in India, for use/trade during the British Raj, which would explain that sort of Middle Eastern feel.
The examples I found were not intended for the baby to use, but for the parent or caretaker to use to entertain the baby. So they are large enough...
There are several examples of silver rattles with whistles described as being used to get a baby's attention, 18th-19th century: [IMG]...
Just for clarification, I can add that greenware refers to commercially made blanks that have been minimally fired (if at all). Typically made...
@Taupou?
Sometimes it takes awhile..........
I think @La Baey has nailed it! Here is some more information about such hunting whistles: https://vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=389&sos=0
Following up on @Any Jewelry's suggestion that it might be from Congo - it might be a handle for a piece of Mangbetu knife currency: [IMG]...
I am wondering if this might be a handle for something (now missing) that would fit into the top socket, and be secured by a pin that went through...
The technique would be described as "repousse" - hammered and punched from the back to raise the design on the front. The image looks middle...
It looks like a relatively modern decorative piece, perhaps made in China/India/Indonesia. I have seen that worn, "antiqued" gold finish on other...
Yes, a clear photo of the end with the cord and toggle/stopper would be helpful, and a clear idea of the extent of the various holes. Is there any...
Can you please post as good a photo as you can of the entire image area (the painting itself, excluding the frame). We may be able to tell you...
As Taupou said in the earlier thread, not Native American. It looks like a commercial basket made of seagrass, probably made in Asia, like these:...
I agree, Kuba. Probably made for sale rather than traditional use. If you google images for "Kuba cup" you can see the difference in the wood...
Also called pyrography, or pyro-engraving - made with a heated tool. very popular in the Victorian period.
Yes. Fingers crossed!
Thanks so much! I will do my best. ;)
This is coming up at a local auction. I have never seen a carving like this one, with multiple figures (and dogs) on a platform. It does appear to...
If you live near where you think the films were made, you might try talking to your local historical society. If they are not interested...
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