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<p>[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 3329217, member: 2844"]They are both made in the style of carvings from the 1960s, which is considered the late Balinese Art Deco period. But I think they could be later, maybe ca 1980.</p><p>Yes, they are made as souvenirs or for export, but the Balinese have managed to make quality items along with all the junk.</p><p>Your carvings are nice quality. In Balinese culture it is important to share, even in art, which means carvings are rarely unique. Having a signature would be a bonus, but you didn't mention that they are signed.</p><p>The wood looks dry, btw. Maybe a bit of tlc?</p><p><br /></p><p>Just a clue to see if a figure is sub-Saharan African. If figures have straight hair, they are rarely African.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 3329217, member: 2844"]They are both made in the style of carvings from the 1960s, which is considered the late Balinese Art Deco period. But I think they could be later, maybe ca 1980. Yes, they are made as souvenirs or for export, but the Balinese have managed to make quality items along with all the junk. Your carvings are nice quality. In Balinese culture it is important to share, even in art, which means carvings are rarely unique. Having a signature would be a bonus, but you didn't mention that they are signed. The wood looks dry, btw. Maybe a bit of tlc? Just a clue to see if a figure is sub-Saharan African. If figures have straight hair, they are rarely African.[/QUOTE]
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