James: For previous discussions on this topic, see, for instance, the strings of messages including 1155 and 2142. Lee...
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Dave Cassera
davidcassera
Feb 26, 2009 4:04 am
put it in a air tight bag in the freezer and it will kill the buggers ... this subject. ... does the trick. ... woodworms and presumably ... sawdust. Any help...
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Jason Castillo
gallery_805
Feb 26, 2009 4:04 am
I agree with the freezer method. If the item is small enough, put in a "zip-lock"; or "glad" type bag. Better yet, double bag it. Place it in the freezer,...
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G. Wood
gwood1945
Feb 26, 2009 12:58 pm
I recommend because some one on the African Antique site gave me the tip (can't remember who) to do as Jason recommended but to leave the object out for 3 days...
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Steve Price
spric1h
Feb 26, 2009 12:58 pm
Hi I would add some important details. First, the freezer must be at zero degrees F (-20 C) or lower. Second, I'd keep the piece in the freezer for three...
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joseph anderson
ironjpa53
Feb 26, 2009 4:15 pm
Since freezing seems to be a workable solution to these woodworms I am interested in the comment that fresh sawdust is a sign of new wood (not dried and aged)....
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Ed Jones
bucit
Feb 26, 2009 5:52 pm
Joe: Seems as though you have encountered the "interesting and illusive" Powder-Post Beetle. Wikipedia does provides a good general...
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Russ
afrigolf
Feb 26, 2009 10:28 pm
Ed, Could you post photos of the "Griot Mask? Thanks Russ ... From: Ed Jones To: African_Arts@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 12:47 PM ...
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G. Wood
gwood1945
Feb 27, 2009 3:36 am
great question my only hypothesis is that wood beetles will eat anything they can get their jaws on, old, new, matters not to the pests. ...
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Ed Jones
bucit
Feb 27, 2009 1:12 pm
Russ: Â You can find photos in my folder titled "bucit": http://groups.yahoo.com/group/African_Arts/photos/album/962494544/pic/list I don't know the origin or...
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mochagoddess1
Feb 28, 2009 4:35 am
Hello all, I AM new to this group; however I have a songye fetish statue with feathers, beads, lion's teeth, cloth, horns, and the statue as two sides. One...
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renaudr1
Feb 28, 2009 5:42 am
It was probably made in Cameroun five years ago,...
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M.E.F.
mfliegelmann
Feb 28, 2009 2:18 pm
I would also break up with a boyfriend who gave me such a thing. ... From: mochagoddess1 <trmetcalf@...> Subject: [African_Arts] Songye power figure To:...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Feb 28, 2009 2:42 pm
Tricia: While I will steer clear of relationship-related commentary in this matter (Welcome back, Margalit), I would offer that the figure does appear to be a...
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GARYGLS2000@...
bunumbu
Feb 28, 2009 4:32 pm
Five years ago? How about last year. In a message dated 2/27/2009 9:43:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, renaudr1@... writes: It was probably made in...
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Dave Cassera
davidcassera
Feb 28, 2009 5:34 pm
Who cares how many years ago 1 or 5 it's still airport regardless...
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Aaron Weston
impex7
Feb 28, 2009 5:34 pm
Tricia, See the piece for what it is, a gift from an ex boyfriend. Let all of the other OPINIONS go the way of your ex.......! If you like your piece, enjoy...
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beepeawee1@...
elegbarasdau...
Feb 28, 2009 6:40 pm
In a message dated 2/28/2009 12:34:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, davidcassera@... writes: Who cares how many years ago 1 or 5 it's still airport...
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Jason Castillo
gallery_805
Feb 28, 2009 6:42 pm
Aaron,      I agree 110%.  Tricia asked the group a question seeking a little knowledge about her fetish figure. Yes, it is a recent carving...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Feb 28, 2009 7:10 pm
Unfortunately, one of the pitfalls of a public forum -- and among the difficulties in moderating this type of discussion group -- is the challenge of...
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Dave Cassera
davidcassera
Feb 28, 2009 8:24 pm
Hi, I have posted some images I snapped of pieces form various museums like the MET, the Louvre and the British Musuem. I hope the group will enjoy them. ...
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toguna2002
Feb 28, 2009 10:13 pm
Hello Ed, What kind of "Gourmet wood worms" do you have in your collection that they eat only fresh wood? I think your wood worms are ill-bred and too ...
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Beth
elegbarasdau...
Feb 28, 2009 10:13 pm
Fab., David. It's been several years since I have travelled and have yet to make it to the Louvre, but your shots from the BM and the Met brought back fond...
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mjtroi@...
mctroi49
Feb 28, 2009 11:52 pm
Maybe a little insensitive but somewhat humorous. I have asked many questions in the past couple of years, and have been pleased with the responses. One thing...
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beepeawee1@...
elegbarasdau...
Mar 1, 2009 12:14 am
I would second this. I suspect most of the things in my little collection are art market pieces, but I also think I have got some truly genuine pieces and...
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Elisio de Souza
elisio_desouza
Mar 1, 2009 12:57 am
Dear friends,   Do you know from which country(ies) in Africa these artworks come from?  Enjoy them and have a nice weekend.  Elisio Domingues de...
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cmichel73
Mar 1, 2009 12:58 am
I recently bought this artifact at an auction. I was very drawn to it and fell in love with it when I saw it, so I bought it. The problem is I have no idea...
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Mark Rasmussen
artauthentic...
Mar 1, 2009 2:33 am
Hello Beth, I would suggest that if you really want to open Pandora's Box and learn about authentication beyond technical connoisseurship, start with the ...
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ralph shaffer
rdshaffer
Mar 1, 2009 6:48 am
I have collected nearly 100 pieces. The 10 photos linked to this message show some of my favorite pieces. They are all from western africa. There are several...
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korewori
Mar 1, 2009 6:54 am
Tourist pieces which look like Baule, Benin and something else. Anyway - 5,7 MB of pictures for this pieces is really a lot. endless download ......
