Hi, The group seems quiet lately. Probably holiday time for many. Happy 4th of July to American friends, and bon vacance to European ones! Now I wonder if...
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Paul De Lucco
pauldelucco
Jul 6, 2007 4:59 pm
Paisarn, They are not from Central Africa. Could they be Dayak? Best to you for the holidays, Paul ... From: asiantrekker To: African_Arts@yahoogroups.com ...
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William Klebous
klebous
Jul 7, 2007 1:44 am
I'm pretty sure they are carvings of the Massim people of the Trobriand Islands. I do not know of any traditional objects having this particular form, so...
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P L
asiantrekker
Jul 7, 2007 2:19 am
Thank you Paul and William very much for your suggestions which I will investigate further. I wouldn't be too surprised if these cups are handicrafts made for...
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Veronique Martelliere
proximatribal
Jul 7, 2007 9:22 am
Bonjour, Paisarn ! Am fairly sure that these cups do not come from Indonesia and would tend to think that they come from eastern Europe (ex-Yougoslavia,...
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Veronique Martelliere
proximatribal
Jul 7, 2007 3:08 pm
Bonjour again, Paisarn ! Found on E-Bay (basic-) examples of wooden cups made in (ex-) Yugoslavia : ...
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P L
asiantrekker
Jul 7, 2007 10:33 pm
Merci beaucoup Vero! You're a magician -- and so kind. Now I can sleep in peace tonight. :-) It's interesting to know that my 'tribal' cups came from Europe....
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awr066
Jul 9, 2007 11:21 am
Khun Paisarn Not my area of expertise, but I think these cups are Scandanavian (or possibly Eastern European). I have looked at similar cups and spoons in the...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Jul 9, 2007 12:22 pm
Paisarn (Paul, Vero, Alex et al): I also have one of these cups and have searched through images and references including those referring to the Batak of...
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Veronique Martelliere
proximatribal
Jul 9, 2007 4:02 pm
Bonjour Lee ! Nutcrackers in Asia are usually of this type : ...
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wrecker104
Jul 10, 2007 3:19 pm
I am very new to this forum and have only recently reviewed some of the past messages. This particular one caught my eye in that it focuses on a trend to which...
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wrecker104
Jul 11, 2007 10:11 am
Sorry I had a typo should be www.rare-collections.com ... recognizing ... diligence ... diligence ... in ... and ... can ... more...
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Joseph & Rosalie Dixler
jmdrwd
Jul 11, 2007 10:14 am
... From: Joseph Dixler To: African_Arts@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 12:06 AM Subject: idenity of attached photo Attached is a photo of two...
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James
jacobusuk
Jul 11, 2007 11:00 am
I visit Sierra Leone regularly for work and have recently started to buy masks from the market in Freetown. I'm fascinated to know more about these intriguing,...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Jul 11, 2007 12:54 pm
Welcome, James. While it is difficult to assess authenticity and age from images, you can develop a better sense of the range of mask forms which you are ...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Jul 11, 2007 2:24 pm
Dear Joseph: Although I can't find examples which exhibit the inset (metal?) teeth -- which seem to me more reminiscent of Kuyu stylistics as does the face of...
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Mark Rasmussen
artauthentic...
Jul 11, 2007 4:00 pm
Hello African Arts, In response to questions on the Authentication Process, I have posted http://www.rare-collections.com/TheAuthenticationProcess.pdf that...
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James Dowling
jacobusuk
Jul 11, 2007 4:22 pm
Thanks, Lee. The Peabody looks like an excellent place to start. I'm also interested to find out about the Magic Penny organisation as the reason that I...
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theshamangallery
theshamangal...
Jul 12, 2007 3:37 am
Hello James , Lee and group, James I thought It might be a good idea if the group shared some images of what you may want to look for when in Sierra leone , I...
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theshamangallery
theshamangal...
Jul 12, 2007 3:39 am
hello Group , I wanted to announce that I have created a new page on my web site offering 16 various display stands that I am producing for African masks ,...
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Ed Jones
bucit
Jul 12, 2007 11:53 am
Hi. I am seeking specific information, related to Dinka Fertility dolls, Ambo/Mwila dolls or Pedi dolls. After asking a couple of friends, and performing a...
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mfliegelmann
Jul 12, 2007 12:51 pm
Thanks in advance, Margalit http://www.howardnowes.com/gallery/detail.cfm?itemnum=7762 http://www.howardnowes.com/gallery/detail.cfm?itemnum=7790...
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annporteus
Jul 12, 2007 1:08 pm
Hi Ed, I have looked at my buying notes for both my Dinka dolls and my Ambo dolls. They were purchased from 2 different women. The dinka doll came from a woman...
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theshamangallery
theshamangal...
Jul 13, 2007 3:19 am
If You are Buying From Howard , You are buying a genuine object(s) from one of the nicest guys in the business. a Honest young dealer who has been offering...
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Ed Jones
bucit
Jul 13, 2007 3:20 am
Ann. I read the info you provided ... intriguing about the Ambo peoples concerning social and feminine reverence/respect socially, and particularly, the young...
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congabongoman
Jul 13, 2007 2:32 pm
Hi all- I just joined and posted some pics of some of my favorite pieces in my collection in 2 photo albums. Photo albums are named: "Masks,etc. from the DRC"...
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P L
asiantrekker
Jul 13, 2007 3:14 pm
Hello Chris, Thank you for sharing with us photos of your collection. Regarding "Tetela" masks, there is one on plate 89 in the book "African Masks: the...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Jul 13, 2007 3:44 pm
Chris: This is a fine selection of "masks, etc." to view and consider. Thanks for presenting them. I can't absorb all of them at once but can at least steer...
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theshamangallery
theshamangal...
Jul 13, 2007 6:14 pm
Your leopard mask is such a nice carving , That is one I have not seen before, You have some beautiful objects posted, nice collection. Thanks for sharing -...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Jul 13, 2007 7:09 pm
Mark: I appreciate your sharing this detailed description and ordering of elements involved in the process of authentication. This provides a very valuable...
