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<p>[QUOTE="all_fakes, post: 86263, member: 55"]On an earlier note...I did politely contact a seller who had listed a frame of 30 Eskimo fetishes; here is his nice response:</p><p><br /></p><p>"Thank you so much Steve, I admit I had to laugh when I read your comments! I tried researching as I said but just didn't do enough due diligence this time I guess. Sometimes I just better go with my gut - something told me it wasn't what it seemed. Anyway, thanks again Steve I'm going to take the posting down and check out that catalogue you mentioned.</p><p>My best,</p><p>Randy</p><p><br /></p><p>Your previous message</p><p>Hi,</p><p>I can tell you are a 100% honest ebayer, so I hope you don't mind if I provide some information on these items.</p><p>These are carved in Indonesia as a cottage industry, and imported by the bead-trade. That is why they are so similar in appearance, yet represent many unrelated cultures. The material is Indonesian water-buffalo bone, stained with tea. Several ebayers have written guides with photos, which I could refer you to; or see hohbead company's catalog, search for bone pendants. Price is around $3 each.</p><p>Best wishes to you!</p><p>Steve"[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="all_fakes, post: 86263, member: 55"]On an earlier note...I did politely contact a seller who had listed a frame of 30 Eskimo fetishes; here is his nice response: "Thank you so much Steve, I admit I had to laugh when I read your comments! I tried researching as I said but just didn't do enough due diligence this time I guess. Sometimes I just better go with my gut - something told me it wasn't what it seemed. Anyway, thanks again Steve I'm going to take the posting down and check out that catalogue you mentioned. My best, Randy Your previous message Hi, I can tell you are a 100% honest ebayer, so I hope you don't mind if I provide some information on these items. These are carved in Indonesia as a cottage industry, and imported by the bead-trade. That is why they are so similar in appearance, yet represent many unrelated cultures. The material is Indonesian water-buffalo bone, stained with tea. Several ebayers have written guides with photos, which I could refer you to; or see hohbead company's catalog, search for bone pendants. Price is around $3 each. Best wishes to you! Steve"[/QUOTE]
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