What is this guy holding? Help to identify statue TYIA

Hi guys!!

Is everyone safe still? I thought this guy was wood but he feels weird and the fissure on the back by his feet tells another story. What could he be? I am really wanting to know what the thing in his hands is. I know I've seen it somewhere before and possibly in brass but I just can't put my finger on it It would really help me identify the maker on this Any help is very much appreciated!!

We finally got some TP today,I feel a little sense of relief but I am not quite sure why. lol

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. Mine was a little boring other than the very the GW boutique had everything marked 50% off Woo hoo!

 

That was my first thought too, but doubted my judgment because he is not wearing nautical attire. How interesting that this was/is a folk art them. Stargazer? Cartographer? Or did ship captains wear top hats?

 

That word was nowhere in my brain Thank you!!! I kept thinking of an architectural something or other!

 

@i need help Looks right! I also saw a similar figurine listed as the navigator
who knew they were so fancy-schmancy

 

Dapper indeed

 

Octant.

 

Yours appears to be like this one only in different colors. This is a Syroco figure.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-syroco-figurine-man-sextant-1904487618

 

It does look more like an octant than a sextant, looking at the photos on this page:
http://resources.coastalboating.net/Navigation/Celestial/sext-or-oct.html

Sextant:



Octant:


The main difference between them is the number of degrees the devices can measure, according to that web page.

 

Yes! Here is some information about the Syroco company and its products.
https://library.syr.edu/digital/guides/s/syroco.htm

 

I've had quite a few Syroco pieces and they used to sell. This one has the advantage of a maritime interest and it's in great condition.

 

And going by info at web site, OP's uncertainty about the material suggests this is one of their earlier wood pulp pieces.

The problem with being too knowledgeable is sometimes knowing the right name for something doesn't help when Internet searching & no one else knows it. A search for 'figurine man octant' yielded only this much higher end item:

http://www.eldreds.com/auctions/detail/item/261600/sale/934/dept/78

 

I know. the world is flat. and in democracies the most stupid buggers can be chosen as leaders...

 

Here's one listed for $49.99. Doesn't mean it will sell for that

https://www.ebay.com/i/184166560929...817_HqbKrly8TJi8GYyWSxrRJzHbqcCsaAsecEALw_wcB

 

Aye! He be properly dressed Matey !

 

Hi guys!

@Bronwen ooh I wish my guy was this one! The wood pulp thing makes sense now @Figtree3 thank you for the information on the company Off to read it now

You guys are the bestest Stay safe and cover that cough!