paloma91
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posted on October 30, 2003 03:54:43 AM new
What in the heck are these 3 things. I picked 'em up with the other stuff I got a few weeks ago. These things are made of wood. Looks like they were really roughed out. They have a blue/green tint on the front like oxidized copper Each one has a hole on the top of a 4 sided post thing. I am sure they hung on something but what I don't know. They are about 15 inches long
Any ideas folk?
Here is a bad foto of 'em. I hope you can make them out.
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earthmum
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posted on October 30, 2003 05:55:16 AM new
They look like medieval musicians. Can you tell if they are old? Try sniffing - if they smell really musty, they might be old. Could be architectural pieces. They are really great!
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Dragonmom
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posted on October 30, 2003 06:22:04 AM new
I say they are Indian (the country, not our native American people) but that's all I can say!
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horsey88
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posted on October 30, 2003 06:31:37 AM new
My guess is Goddess "Quan Yin" who is mostly always depicted holding vases,brooms and other carp in her hands.
Of course there are many Quan Yins for sale on Ebay.
http://tinyurl.com/t01l
People are basically lazy.
[ edited by horsey88 on Oct 30, 2003 06:33 AM ]
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AuctionAce
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posted on October 30, 2003 06:36:01 AM new
I think the India guestimation may be correct. If not India, then maybe eastward to such lands such as Burma or Nepal.
A very good find that has a great chance for a good price. Good eye Paloma!
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Libra63
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posted on October 30, 2003 07:06:28 AM new
Probably an outdoor decoration on an entrance gate to a house. I was going to say a fountain but I doubt if wood would be used for that. Could have been used for a back bar. I think they are really nice. but to put them in what catagory I would not even venture a guess
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paloma91
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posted on October 30, 2003 07:11:33 PM new
I am beginning to think they are part of some kind of religious thing. You see the holes at the bottom? Something else must attach there too! HUMMMMMMM Perplexion HUMMMM >>>>>> ........
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sanmar
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posted on October 30, 2003 07:30:27 PM new
Well, I really have no idea where they are from. Lets say South America, or Central America. Send a picture to the Smithsonian, maybe they can give you a definitive answer.
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paloma91
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posted on October 30, 2003 07:44:50 PM new
sanmar, you're kidding, right??!!! Have you ever sent anything to them before to id???? Interesting thought Thanks
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Dragonmom
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posted on October 31, 2003 11:00:31 AM new
nope, not South or central America, they are Indian. The flute
can be seen here
http://www.chandrakantha.com/articles/indian_music/ottu.html
and the stringed instrument is most likely a vina
http://www.chandrakantha.com/articles/indian_music/saraswati_vina.html
or even a Sitar, but they are usually shown as being much longer (because they are)
the middle figure is a dancer, I bet.
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