Found this Figural Carving - South Asian or African?

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Robski, Oct 7, 2018.

  1. Robski

    Robski Member

    Hello
    Found this yesterday. Looks like it was part of something bigger as it has very old dowels that are broken off on the top and bottom and are highly patinated. Definitely old.

    The exaggerated ears and the clothing might be a clue?

    Much of the carving is pretty coarse.

    Just looking for any opinions. Anyway I am happy with my $6 purchase.

    Cheers
    Rob

    Sculpture 1.jpg Sculpt 3.jpg Sculpt 4.jpg
     
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I would think it was recently removed from wherever it was as the back doesnt seem as aged. Just an observation,but the figure looks like ones youd see from the 1700s. I like it. :)
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    the side looks burned from here.........
     
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  4. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

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    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Is there a decoration on the top? If so, can you take a close up?
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It looks like Asian folk art to me. With the flared skirt it is probably Indian.
    Those are probably ear decorations, rather than ears.
    There is very little info on Indian folk carvings, and it is not really my field, sorry. I do know there is a market for them.
     
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  7. Robski

    Robski Member

    Thanks for the Replies.
    Here is the top. There are some weathered broken and rusted iron nails TOP.jpg at the top so it definitely was part of something larger.
    Indian folk art seems to be a definite possibility.
    Thanks
    Rob
     
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