Face carved into section of wood is it African?

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  1. Kevolee

    Kevolee Well-Known Member

    Hi, I can't find anything quite like this. There are some called spirit carvings and things of that sort but those are mostly very recent and this looks to have some age to it. It looks African to me but that is just a guess. There are traces of an old coating of paint or varnish on it. It stands around 10 inches tall and is not marked in anyway. Thanks in advance for any help or ideas.


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    Kevolee, Aug 24, 2020
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    The style of the face looks like it was inspired by Cambodian art such as the carvings at Angkor Wat:

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    It may just be some student/artist project.
     
    2manybooks, Aug 25, 2020
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  3. Octaviano

    Octaviano Member

    My Friend, the piece are asian style.


    Cheers
    Octaviano
     
    Octaviano, Aug 26, 2020
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  4. Kevolee

    Kevolee Well-Known Member

    Thanks, I can see what both of you are saying. May never know for sure but it's interesting.
     
    Kevolee, Aug 26, 2020
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