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A. G. Maisey · Today, 05:20 AM

I can only comment on what I think I can see in the photos, & photos are rarely sufficient to judge this sort of thing very well.

The style of carving looks like it was done in Madura. This specific design I have not previously seen.

The wood appears to be black, is it ebony, or is it stained black? Ebony is a very heavy wood that sinks in water.

I cannot estimate age from the photos.

Today, 05:20 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,230	I can only comment on what I think I can see in the photos, & photos are rarely sufficient to judge this sort of thing very well. The style of carving looks like it was done in Madura. This specific design I have not previously seen. The wood appears to be black, is it ebony, or is it stained black? Ebony is a very heavy wood that sinks in water. I cannot estimate age from the photos.