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    Posted 9 years ago

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    Cliff2012
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    Unusual face carving? Retrieved from Grandparents stuff then wife's Mother had it. Absolutely no one has indicated where it's from or what is it?! Help solve this mystery? Thanks Cliff

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    1. PostCardCollector PostCardCollector, 9 years ago
      How big is it? Do you know what the material is? Is that a thread I see thru the nose and mouth? Tell us more please. Is it a mask, or solid head.
    2. Cliff2012 Cliff2012, 9 years ago
      Thanks for your question. The material feels like sandstone but I've not seen the reddish color before? It's only about 7" high and 5-6 wide. Not a real string thru nose. I never noticed the line that does look like a string? It's too small for a mask ? It's seems like a solid piece of sandstone/rock type of material. Thanks any more ??? Let me know
    3. PostCardCollector PostCardCollector, 9 years ago
      Looks like a replicaof a shrunkin head--maybe a wall plaque conversation piece. eeek! Does it have a way to hang it. ? Some people do enjoy the macabre--Could be a casting from a real shrunken head?? This is a mystery.
    4. Cliff2012 Cliff2012, 9 years ago
      Lol! Thanks for the comments. It's a weird mystery for sure. I came from the wife's Morher's house and Grandfather before? Wife says its sandstone. It does have a shrunken head look? But it's still sandstone. I thought it might be an American Indian sandstone carving; but what an ugly looking face style. At least 60 years old as the wife can remember. It's was found together with my wife's Mother's Amber necklace. Go figure. Then not to tell any of the kids as to where it came from. Thanks Cliff ( both her parents have passed away so we can't ask anyone for info!
    5. PostCardCollector PostCardCollector, 9 years ago
      It looks like Peru or Bolivia...maybe a casting from the ruins if Inca cultures? I really like it.
    6. Cliff2012 Cliff2012, 9 years ago
      Thanks!! It's been in her family before she remembers. We are 65. years young now! You could be right about Puru or Bolivia?! The family was pretty well off $$$$. So it must have been important for her Mom to keep it in her jewelry box with her Amber necklaces and rings?' Thanks. If I get it ID'd I'll sure let you all know! Thanks Cliff 2012
    7. PostCardCollector PostCardCollector, 9 years ago
      Yes please tell me--I am soooo into this!!

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