Help w African??? Bowl Sculpture

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by reader, Nov 15, 2016.

  1. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    Greetings All. Bought this on impulse as I thought it was really interesting but no one had any info-guessing African. It's quite large-give or take 29" x 15" and heavy. Definitely has age and damage. Interesting carved animal-cat? All thoughts appreciated and TIA.

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    Last edited: Nov 15, 2016
    reader, Nov 15, 2016
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  2. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    I'm thinking it might be a lizard, such as a gecko.
    For comparison, on Pinterest I found this, also showing a spotted lizard; described as an "Ovimbundu stool"

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    Last edited: Nov 16, 2016
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  3. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    Thanks-I'll check it out. Hopefully someone will be able to definitely identify it.
     
    reader, Nov 16, 2016
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    looks like it's missing a lid in the shape of a bird..
     
    komokwa, Nov 17, 2016
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  5. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    I never thought about a lid. Thanks but still like it. I just hope that Taupou or others can identify it or confirm that it is Ovimbundo which I'm totally unfamiliar with although I love that stool. Thanks and please keep thoughts coming
     
    reader, Nov 18, 2016
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