I live in Ky and we have a carved wooden doll that my husband found 17 yrs ago while digging a flower bed next to the foundation of our hose. The house was...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Jan 4, 2009 1:58 am
You can begin searching scholars and institutions who might be able to shed light on your figure by perusing the listing contained in Message 3057. Too, you...
3695
Bob Ibold
bobbold2000
Jan 4, 2009 3:28 am
Could you send me a scan of the item? thanks, Bob...
3696
joseph anderson
ironjpa53
Jan 5, 2009 10:32 pm
I have been enjoying this group for a couple of weeks now. Can anyone tell me the origins of this mask. It is 15" tall, it has a nice patina. The eyes and...
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joseph anderson
ironjpa53
Jan 5, 2009 10:32 pm
Greetings. I have had this piece for quite awhile and have never placed it. There is bug damage on the buttocks. The amputee idea traces at least back to the...
3698
dwolf22@...
nashoni_art
Jan 5, 2009 11:26 pm
Hi Joe ... I'll venture a guess here and say that I'd be looking in the area of Tanzania for tribal identification... has attributes of Nyamwezi... your mask...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Jan 5, 2009 11:55 pm
Joe: I am not certain about your reference to amputation and missionaries in relation to this figure (although the imagination does play and not in a pleasant...
Ian: As you observe, the mask which you queried bears structural signs on its reverse or underside which point toward diverse aspects of more complex,...
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beepeawee1@...
elegbarasdau...
Jan 10, 2009 5:07 am
Aboru aboye abosise..se Alafia ni? Hello, my name is Beth. I live in Toronto. While African and African art has been an interest of mine over the years, only...
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Ian Gonzalez
iangonzalez58
Jan 10, 2009 5:29 pm
Hi Lee, thanks for this direction, it is an excellent primer. It does not address the possible appearance of the mask prior to losing or having cut away some...
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jens nagel
bigmuffty
Jan 10, 2009 5:29 pm
Hello, we share a wonderful passion. I´ve a small collection of african arts, some of the Youruba, some Ibibio... I offer some of my items at dhd, including a...
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Dave Cassera
davidcassera
Jan 11, 2009 1:58 am
Hello All, I have a few websites where I showcase some of my tribal art. Please feel free to have a look or contact me about any items or questions you may...
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beepeawee1@...
elegbarasdau...
Jan 11, 2009 4:28 pm
In a message dated 1/10/2009 12:30:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jenagel@... writes: http://www.dhd24.com/special.php?typ=uid2069043 All well beyond my...
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Beth
elegbarasdau...
Jan 11, 2009 4:31 pm
Hi - I posted a picture of a piece I have - it's in Photos under the Album named "Elegbara's Daughter":...
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zawadi
zawadi4me
Jan 11, 2009 4:32 pm
Please no more of these ads... I learn nothing from looking at either site, other than make a fancy name like Bevery Hills and wonder that people with more...
3709
beepeawee1@...
elegbarasdau...
Jan 11, 2009 5:15 pm
In a message dated 1/11/2009 11:33:03 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, zawadi4me@... writes: I enjoy all the discussions and reasons objects were made, and...
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David Cassera
davidcassera
Jan 11, 2009 5:36 pm
If you notice my website http://www.beverlyhillsafricanart.com is not only for sales but information as well. I have included lengthy researched descriptions...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Jan 11, 2009 6:06 pm
Wendy, Beth and David: I appreciate the perspectives all of you have expressed and share both concerns regarding the content of messages which are posted to ...
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beepeawee1@...
elegbarasdau...
Jan 11, 2009 6:33 pm
Thank you for the clarification. I was surprised by the number of off-list communications I got regarding purchasing things! I've been a member of quite a few...
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David Cassera
davidcassera
Jan 11, 2009 7:22 pm
Hi Beth, I appreciate your kindness and I admire your interests. Don't worry I have already forgoten any of the comments made by anyone in the groups. :) ...
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johnhf1947
Jan 11, 2009 10:12 pm
Greetings Group, A couple of wood masks and a figure that have been taxing my limited intellect,so I throw myself at the feet of those with a greater depth...
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Beth
elegbarasdau...
Jan 13, 2009 3:26 pm
Perhaps someone can help me out: I have a more recent Esu/Eshu figure, kneeling, bearded, queued, who appears to be holding some kind of fish or eel (it seems...
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Beth
elegbarasdau...
Jan 13, 2009 3:49 pm
"The stance, the strange configuration of the knees in relation to the body,and the general crude carving especially on the face mystifies me." Looks like what...
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Ed Jones
bucit
Jan 13, 2009 4:25 pm
Ditto... It does nothing for fostering discussions, facilitating development and learning.  Thanks Wendy.  Ed ________________________________ From:...
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joseph anderson
ironjpa53
Jan 14, 2009 2:34 am
Hi all. I have thought of this mask as possibly Hemba but have never known for sure. Can anyone tell me for sure. Also, do any of you know the relevance of the...
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Paul DeLucco
pauldelucco
Jan 14, 2009 4:42 pm
Joe,  It is not Hemba.  But the double set of eyes is interesting. The only other mask I have seen like it was one  attribued to the Kwele, I think,...
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Gi Mateusen
mateusen1
Jan 14, 2009 4:57 pm
Hello, You can find similar masks by the Bembe. (cfr Felix 100 peoples of Zaire p. 11 ill 8 and The eternal face. Berg en Dal. p138) Kind regards -- Gi...
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joseph anderson
ironjpa53
Jan 15, 2009 4:35 am
Thanks Gi. That is the closest I have seen. The drawing is a bit crude and the lines hard to interpret, but seems to fit. I hope to find a better...
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cyeberwolff
Jan 15, 2009 4:37 am
I don't know very much about this figure or mask. If any one has any ideas please let me know, I'd love to learn more about them: ...
