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<p>[QUOTE="Boland, post: 4627764, member: 20937"]Sorry,I can’t be of much help. The image certainly does looks like a typical african souvenir item for home decor. But I can’t recall seeing something exactly like it. The painting and decorating of kalbasse is a long standing practice and wildlife has always been a popular topic for tourist items (naturally)</p><p><br /></p><p>The item does look like it has some age to it (I would have also guessed 70’s-80’s) Obviously with the signature its not a mass produced general african stall or curio market item. But maybe some amateur artist that painted/created his own souvenir? (Also just to add: I know nothing of about T Griffin signature match,history or anything)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Boland, post: 4627764, member: 20937"]Sorry,I can’t be of much help. The image certainly does looks like a typical african souvenir item for home decor. But I can’t recall seeing something exactly like it. The painting and decorating of kalbasse is a long standing practice and wildlife has always been a popular topic for tourist items (naturally) The item does look like it has some age to it (I would have also guessed 70’s-80’s) Obviously with the signature its not a mass produced general african stall or curio market item. But maybe some amateur artist that painted/created his own souvenir? (Also just to add: I know nothing of about T Griffin signature match,history or anything)[/QUOTE]
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