Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
SE Asia Carved Wood Female Bust: Is This Tourist Art?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="wlwhittier, post: 9561690, member: 76316"]This is the first of several pieces owned by an old friend, who is nearing her end an' wishes to know what specifics I can glean from y'all about them. Her son gets first choice on all her things, but she admits willingness to donate to GW etc. anything unworthy of serious consideration. I have offered to photograph a few of them for presentation here, an' cautioned that this forum doesn't do 'value' estimates but will be able to sort keepers from the dross.</p><p>The bust is 11 3/4" high, 5 3/4" wide at the shoulders, 2 5/16" thick at the base; it weighs ~18 ounces.</p><p>Her eyes are without pupil or other feature. There is a small carved impression immediately below her lower lip, of unknown significance. Large earplugs appear to be supportive of the head dress, along with the headband an' rosette shown in pic 5. Upper body adornment includes the collar or drape that extends to her shoulders, as well as the overlying neckpiece.</p><p>How old is the bust, roughly...early 20th C, or? Is there a story associated with this woman in ceremonial attire?</p><p>I'll be grateful for whatever help you can offer, an' thanks for lookin'!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]457571[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]457572[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]457573[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]457574[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]457575[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]457576[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="wlwhittier, post: 9561690, member: 76316"]This is the first of several pieces owned by an old friend, who is nearing her end an' wishes to know what specifics I can glean from y'all about them. Her son gets first choice on all her things, but she admits willingness to donate to GW etc. anything unworthy of serious consideration. I have offered to photograph a few of them for presentation here, an' cautioned that this forum doesn't do 'value' estimates but will be able to sort keepers from the dross. The bust is 11 3/4" high, 5 3/4" wide at the shoulders, 2 5/16" thick at the base; it weighs ~18 ounces. Her eyes are without pupil or other feature. There is a small carved impression immediately below her lower lip, of unknown significance. Large earplugs appear to be supportive of the head dress, along with the headband an' rosette shown in pic 5. Upper body adornment includes the collar or drape that extends to her shoulders, as well as the overlying neckpiece. How old is the bust, roughly...early 20th C, or? Is there a story associated with this woman in ceremonial attire? I'll be grateful for whatever help you can offer, an' thanks for lookin'! [ATTACH=full]457571[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]457572[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]457573[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]457574[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]457575[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]457576[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
SE Asia Carved Wood Female Bust: Is This Tourist Art?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...