paloma91
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posted on October 30, 2003 03:54:43 AM
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
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
I say they are Indian (the country, not our native American people) but that's all I can say!
"And All Shall be Well, and All Shall be Well, and All Manner of Things Shall be Well"
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horsey88
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posted on October 30, 2003 06:31:37 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
"And All Shall be Well, and All Shall be Well, and All Manner of Things Shall be Well"
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