Figure holding bowl goes "tink tink"

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  1. Betty Boop

    Betty Boop Active Member

    Anybody know anything at all about this guy? He is 6.5" tall. When I tap on him, he goes "tink tink" like maybe there's some metal in there? But he's not terribly heavy.

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  2. Any Jewelry

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    Your little friend is Mexican, imo. Inspired by pre-Columbian terracottas.
    Tink tink probably means a small piece of clay came loose inside before he went into the oven and was baked along with the little guy.
     
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    You never cease to amaze me, Any Jewelry!
     
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