posted on July 7, 2006 11:08:09 AM new
This is made out of wood. There are some faint markings on the back. It's from the same place that the records, etc came from. It is approx 18 inches across or more and about 8 inches high. is this a Trasher or a Treasure ?
posted on July 7, 2006 12:04:03 PM new
Mike, what in the heck is this thing? She had this on her wall. I asked her who made it or where she got it. She said that she didnn't remember and that it probably came from her parents. (remember, she's 86 years old but as she says, has all of her "marbles) Are the marks on the back the artist's marks? or just someone testing out their wood carving tools?
posted on July 7, 2006 12:47:22 PM new
Really don't have a clue what it is. A hand carved wood bowl gear wall hanging type thingey. It is however what is called tiger stripe or curly wood grain. Looks like it might be maple.
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posted on July 7, 2006 12:48:37 PM new
Paloma: The mark on the back looks like a Native American mark of some sort; I'd guess the Northwest or Alaska. I don't think the SW Indians made bowls from wood like that. It just doesn't "feel" Southwestern. It's obviously handmade, chiseled. Just trying to think what category I'd put it in. Maybe collectibles/cultural/Native American?
Or, another thought--garden or patio art; home and garden has a subcategory like that, I believe.
I don't consider the bowl trash; it may not be a huge treasure, either, but if you list it, be sure to give its provenance.
posted on July 7, 2006 02:25:26 PM new
It reminds me of the chunky carved wood pieces that were popular in the mid to late 70's. Didn't any of you go through the Mediterranean trend?
I think the back carvings could be from Mexico or Italy.
posted on July 7, 2006 06:09:30 PM new
Ray, I was in jr high in the 70's. Her family was from the midwest and came out to california in the 1910s. she and her husband traveled the US and did alot of rock hounding. Could be anything.
posted on July 9, 2006 12:29:24 AM new
I am going to try to list this sunday. Any idea of type of wood besides maple? It kind of looks like maple to me too. Should I use tiger stripe or curly wood grain in the description?
1 out of 4 people are mentally unbalanced. Take a look at your 3 closest friends. If they seem alright, you're the one! - Kyle Stubbins, CMS
It is however what is called tiger stripe or curly wood grain. Looks like it might be maple.