Posted 10 years ago
Phatbuddha
(220 items)
Charming antique match striker carved from a nut - possibly coquilla or corozo - with a grotesque face, on three metal nails ( legs ). The eyes are tiny shells. It has a hollowed centre and ridged cut out section.
I love old carved nut and grotesque faces
its Approx. 6.5cm / 2½" tall.
I've seen a very similar item listed recently as being made in the early nineteenth century by a mariner on a long voyage; the legs are apparently made from ship's nails,may be pirates
what ? I can dream lol
I'm sure that's my ex mother in law!
Hi!..how ya! gooooing?...you know..it's exactly how I feel after days/weeks of packing...:-/...but!. gotta love that face..well done..:-)
If you like that face inky, maybe I still have a chance with you. Never dealt with a blind person but guess I can learn.
Lol that's funny blunderbuss2 I was thinking the same about my ex mothering law
Thanks inky I'm good really good,thanks
What are you packing for are you moving ? If your place is anything like mine I feel for you. It would take me months to pack my stuff
Cool! Its kinda creepy
VintageFran this is one of my favourite pieces