Here are the lamps in their original context in Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte (courtesy of the Internet Archive) - [ATTACH]...
This is where I like to see opercula - [ATTACH] Tatanua mask from New Ireland, Rietberg Museum, Zurich
Beautiful work. Here is her instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/chantelerilatos.creations/ I believe she is also teaching others to...
As @Any Jewelry found, your mask is in the style (somewhat simplified) of masks traditionally made by carvers among the Guere/Gere people in the...
An update on where these little baskets were probably made - Stumbling around on the internet, I came across an auction for an object described as...
Here is another form with the same markings, currently on ebay (#226366340618) - [ATTACH]
Most likely a modern/vintage piece inspired by ancient pottery. This appears to be a copyright mark - [ATTACH]
Yes, wood. Thank you for posting the additional views.
Can you post a photo of the end (cross section) of the handle?
The technique of wire inlay on wood can be referred to as damascene on wood, or "tarkashi work" based on a traditional craft technique in India....
That was my first thought. What does the string tag say?
No. AI is quite stupid about identifying basketry. It seems to look just at the designs, and cannot distinguish technique or materials. It also...
I found it on ebay, described as "Vintage Coiled Basket Bowl Rastafarian Style Handwoven Geometric Design". It was not expensive, and I was...
Interesting idea, but I don't think it applies in this instance.
Maybe a Navajo-German wedding.
Yes, I have it. Materials seem right, just not aged.
I know. So what is going on?
I am curious what the other basket oriented people make of this one. @komokwa, @Potteryplease, @J Dagger, @Taupou It is very typical for a...
From a website discussing works by Genryusai Seiya - "Authentic works by Genryusai Seiya typically bear a seal mark cast into the bronze....Marks...
Ah, the challenges of paleography! I have not heard from Bangor, yet. They probably have to find a volunteer to comb through obscure records....
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