On the back side the face appears to have some type of corrosion and there is also a brassy spot on the lower left. The symbol to the left of 950...
Looks like Chinese to me.................. https://www.thechairmansbao.com/brief-history-chinese-characters/
Nice bowl,it was probably carved at Idar-Oberstein.
It depends on which dictionary you use https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Native%20American
Vintage??? Most likely made in China,etc and sold by the hundreds. https://treasuregurus.com/collections/antique-writing
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Vintage-Antique-Wood-Folding-Portable-Travel-Writing-Lap-Desk-Document-Box-Case/161123226?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSelle...
Looks like a pumice stone fire starter.
It's called a dovetail joint,took a while to remember the term.
The piece appears to be sand cast which has been used for at least the last 500 years and still used today for many products.
Looks like there are still areas that look like rust maybe it is just "dirt",you do know that the black surface is steel.
There is a specific name for the tab construction of the seam and base.This type could have been made even within the last 20 years at a number of...
Looks like the damascene has a bad case of rust.
https://www.flyingtigerantiques.com/rare-wwi-us-army-general-staff-corps-collar-insignia-in-silver.html modern version...
@ Pat P The metal is " japanned".
https://www.antiquers.com/threads/i-learned-something-today-cinnabar.4051/ https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Cinnabar
Looks like something a teenager would make.
Looks like the "fake" cinnabar ... red colored lacquer over a wood base.
Tin plated steel,can you post a better photo of the "gold" design it looks a little like Chinese.
@ m3ltdown What size is the head? There were rubber/plastic head hand puppets in the 50/60's.
Looks like Mexican onyx/travertine,probably south of the border someplace.
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