WOODEN CARVING

Royston · 28th October 2020, 07:01 PM

Hello
Is this something interesting or just tourist?
It is approximately 12 inches tall and quite well carved. I think the marble base is a later addition, screwed on for stability.
I am trying to find a country of origin.
I cannot find anything similar but possibly the Americas?
It is two faced and signed Mario something.
All suggestions welcome.
Thanks
Roy

drac2k · 20th December 2020, 06:16 PM

Maybe you should look a little closer to home; "In Caldragh a cemetery on Boa Island, Lower Lough Erne," you will find a two-headed Janus figure which could represent the Old Roman God Janus or the Celtic God Lugus which has been known to be represented with as many as 3 heads.
One could almost visualize the statue's headdress as being a Roman Centurion's helmet.

David · 30th December 2020, 06:38 PM

Do a rubbing with pencil and paper of the signature and then check it out in a mirror and you might be about to read the last name.

Rick · 30th December 2020, 07:48 PM

There is something vaguely Polynesian in the motif.

Richard G · 2nd January 2021, 01:45 PM

Possibly Batak?
Best wishes
Richard

kahnjar1 · 2nd January 2021, 08:31 PM

Hi Roy,
A VERY long shot as I have next to no knowledge of native head dress ......BUT what about Hawaiian????
Stu

kai · 3rd January 2021, 07:32 PM

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Possibly Batak?

Definitely not traditional Batak.

This seems to be a rather modern creation - it may be futile trying to align its style with any old tradition...

Any news on the signature? That seems to be the most valuable lead for further research IMHO.

Regards,
Kai

28th October 2020, 07:01 PM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	WOODEN CARVING Hello Is this something interesting or just tourist? It is approximately 12 inches tall and quite well carved. I think the marble base is a later addition, screwed on for stability. I am trying to find a country of origin. I cannot find anything similar but possibly the Americas? It is two faced and signed Mario something. All suggestions welcome. Thanks Roy Attached Images

2nd January 2021, 08:31 PM	#6
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,811	Hi Roy, A VERY long shot as I have next to no knowledge of native head dress ......BUT what about Hawaiian???? Stu Attached Images

20th December 2020, 06:16 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Maybe you should look a little closer to home; "In Caldragh a cemetery on Boa Island, Lower Lough Erne," you will find a two-headed Janus figure which could represent the Old Roman God Janus or the Celtic God Lugus which has been known to be represented with as many as 3 heads. One could almost visualize the statue's headdress as being a Roman Centurion's helmet.

30th December 2020, 06:38 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Do a rubbing with pencil and paper of the signature and then check it out in a mirror and you might be about to read the last name.

30th December 2020, 07:48 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	There is something vaguely Polynesian in the motif.

2nd January 2021, 01:45 PM	#5
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 415	Possibly Batak? Best wishes Richard