Hello, As a recent member to this group, i was wondering if i could pick on the expertise of the group about this fetish figure i have aquired. I have created...
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RPearsonpe@...
rpearsonpe
Sep 1, 2011 12:07 pm
What do the snakes in each hand represent ? In a message dated 8/31/2011 9:35:51 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, ann@... writes: Hello Mark, ...
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Mark Dubynsky
mdsky2003
Sep 2, 2011 3:03 am
Thank you for the help. J Mark Dubynsky Managing Director Tactical Capital Group, LLC Description: logotaccap copy From: African_Arts@yahoogroups.com...
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Lawrence
lawrence_owens
Sep 2, 2011 3:03 am
An interesting if somewhat gruesome piece. Saw some similar in Tanzania and Zambia lately, which are supposedly Congolese. They are generics - though perhaps...
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Mark Dubynsky
mdsky2003
Sep 2, 2011 3:04 am
Hi Ann, I just looked at your postings and photos and am flattered that someone with your knowledge and expertise would even comment on my post. Thank you...
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Ann Porteus
annporteus
Sep 2, 2011 12:25 pm
Oh Thank you Mark, I am also flattered that you would make such generous comment Mark. Regards, ann...
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Jeff
trench.nerd
Sep 9, 2011 3:19 am
Hi new here. I have a large 4'8" 40+# rhythm pounder that does not stand on it's own. I have a large 18" X 18" plate with a center rod 8" used for mannequins. ...
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Aaron Weston
impex7
Sep 9, 2011 8:05 pm
Take it to a professional! ________________________________ From: Jeff <jeff.grigg@...> To: African_Arts@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, September 8, 2011...
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E Nix
nixmixedmedia
Sep 9, 2011 8:05 pm
if it is antique and has intrinsic value as such do not drill into it. If it is more of an interior design element or decoration then go ahead. otherwise...
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Ann Polly
pollyanna2424
Sep 9, 2011 8:05 pm
Hi Jeff,  Depending on the condition of the wood (if there existing internal damage due to insects) and your comfort level, it might be adviseable to forego...
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martin.ron.jr@...
dudenamaste
Sep 10, 2011 4:03 am
I would level the base so it better stands upright. Drill the hole in the bottom and fill the cavity with lead (maintaining the flatness for plumb upright...
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anthroarts@...
anthroarts
Sep 10, 2011 4:54 am
Quite right. I feel mine with lead shot. Helps maintain balance. And, heps out wit the Art, two. 'Tis good, awl. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... ...
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Monroe, John W [HIST]
jwmonroe29
Sep 11, 2011 3:43 am
My own advice, base-wise, would be: "it depends". A well-made base, in my opinion, often adds a lot to the esthetic impact, and hence the value, of an object....
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Smokin' Joe
medwriter99
Sep 16, 2011 2:44 am
Please see photos under Bronze African King and help me discover what I've got here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/African_Arts/photos/album/391962201/pic/list...
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rpearsonpe
Sep 17, 2011 4:06 am
My wife and I will be in the Boston area for 7 days in October. Along with the usual tourist sites, I intend to go to Harvard's main museum and the Peabody...
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rpearsonpe
Sep 17, 2011 4:06 am
http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=49981 This is an 8 minute video of Katherine 'Free Climbing' the Mali Escarpment. It has some nice background on...
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Ann Porteus
annporteus
Sep 17, 2011 11:02 am
Thank you for sharing this, I know that place - never thought the Eiffel Tower du Ende would still be standing. Last time I was there it looked very...
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gi mateusen
mateusen1
Sep 21, 2011 12:35 am
Dear members, I have a small collection of Abbia game stones of the Beti people in Cameroun. I'm still looking for more information to identify the images on...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Sep 21, 2011 1:43 am
Gi: For more on these carved fruit pits from Cameroon, see Frederick Quinn, "Abbia Stones," on pp. 30-32 and "Eight Beti Songs" on pp. 33-34 in African Arts,...
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afriqueetc@...
afriqueetc
Sep 21, 2011 2:05 am
Perhaps you will find this article useful: "Abbia Stones" by Frederick Quinn African Arts, Summer 1971, Vol. 4, No. 4: 30–32 In a message dated 9/21/2011...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Sep 21, 2011 1:48 pm
If you call in advance, you may be able to make special arrangements to visit the back rooms at the Peabody -- particularly if you specify a particular aspect...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Sep 26, 2011 8:01 pm
This may be of interest to those residing in or traveling to the NYC area from now until the end of January (29) 2012: Heroic Africans: Legendary Leaders,...
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artinrockville
Sep 27, 2011 7:08 pm
Hi....I'm trying to track down information on two pieces of art I obtained. One is a wood carving of an elephant head and the other a bronze: ...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Sep 27, 2011 8:12 pm
The University Museum at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, is launching a new interactive program, "Imagine Africa" through which visitors...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Oct 3, 2011 12:54 pm
Final Days To Bid! Auction Ends Soon! Visit Bidding for Good to bid on unique auction items and support the Museum for African Art. Chi Wara Headress...
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stellatebronze
Oct 7, 2011 3:18 am
Hello all. Anyone in the DC area in the next few months should make sure to stop by the Smithsonian Museum of African Art to see a superb exhibit titled...
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Mike Yates
aimeeloka
Oct 7, 2011 1:04 pm
This is to let you know that I am organizing an exhibition of artworks from my collection. This is "Tribal - An Exhibition of Tribal and Contemporary Art" and...
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victor cinti
victorcinti1
Oct 7, 2011 7:28 pm
Great! Hopefully you can post some photos of the exhibition for those of us that are geographically challenged! Best of luck!  Victor Cinti Osaka, Japan ...
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Suzanne Nicholson
spot_on101
Oct 10, 2011 12:31 pm
Please note that i have attached info here and posted up photos of my very old ivory collection to share under the same title " Ekipa/Omnakipa";: ...
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toyin adepoju
tokem3000
Oct 10, 2011 7:33 pm
... From: Niyi Osundare <nosundare@...> Date: 10 October 2011 16:48 Subject: Re: [WoleSoyinkaSociety] Fwd: [African_Arts] Tribal - An Exhibition of...
