<![CDATA[Antiques & Collectibles Forum at WorthPoint - Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art]]> http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 12:29:31 GMT vBulletin 10 http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Antiques & Collectibles Forum at WorthPoint - Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art]]> http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/ <![CDATA[Navajo Weaving with "P" design and worn trading post tag, any input? :-)]]> http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/12-ethnic-folk-native-american-art/threads/739-navajo-weaving-p-design-worn-trading Mon, 20 May 2013 15:31:49 GMT Hi,

I found this Navajo weaving in an antique mall. It has a "P" design and I have not been able to find anything similar. It measures 26" x 36". I am confident it is actually Navajo because of the side "selvege" thread. Any input on its age and value? I enhanced one of the images of the tag to try to make it more readable. I am stumped on this and would appreciate any input!

Thank you,

John
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]]> john.ploss@gmail.com http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/12-ethnic-folk-native-american-art/threads/739-navajo-weaving-p-design-worn-trading Chicken Suit? What in the heck is this? http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/12-ethnic-folk-native-american-art/threads/728-chicken-suit-what-heck Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:49:59 GMT I just recently purchased a "chicken suit" and I am wondering what is it? Where is it from? What is it used for?

Seems to me it could be used for some sort of ritual purposes?

I really have no idea as to what this is and really wondering what it might be worth?

This seems to be almost literally a one of a kind item.

If anyone can help it would be appreciated.
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]]> david39m@gmail.com http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/12-ethnic-folk-native-american-art/threads/728-chicken-suit-what-heck native american wall hanging or rug http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/12-ethnic-folk-native-american-art/threads/726-native-american-wall-hanging-rug Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:07:49 GMT i have a blue small woven wall hanging depicting a figure with a black hat white shirtred skirt, and a cowthe figure is holding what appears to be a... i have a blue small woven wall hanging depicting a figure with a black hat white shirtred skirt, and a cowthe figure is holding what appears to be a flag, does anyone have any idea where it may have originated from? I was told it was a South American woven rug for the tourist trade, can't find anything like it on the net. Thanks ]]> slpate1 http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/12-ethnic-folk-native-american-art/threads/726-native-american-wall-hanging-rug Bowenite Handcarved Jade Urn c. 1860 http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/12-ethnic-folk-native-american-art/threads/725-bowenite-handcarved-jade-urn-c-1860-a Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:58:03 GMT I have a bowenite jade urn dated c. 1860 with 4 floating rings, fitted with base and stand. This urn was carved by hand lap prior to the use of... I have a bowenite jade urn dated c. 1860 with 4 floating rings, fitted with base and stand. This urn was carved by hand lap prior to the use of electricity in China. The detailed craftsmanship is quite excellent, polishing is fair, apple-green in color, semi-translucent. Appraisal from the Oriental Objects of Art in San Francisco, CA by a L Shen on February 11, 1976 states it's worth at that time was $1,450.00. I paid $1,200.00. I am enclosing photos if there is an appraiser who can tell me what it might be worth today. The piece is approximately 7 to 8 inches tall not including the wooden base. I wish to sell it and do not know how much to ask.

Thank you ,
Charlotte
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]]> ironcladcurls@gmail.com http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/12-ethnic-folk-native-american-art/threads/725-bowenite-handcarved-jade-urn-c-1860-a Buddha carving http://www.worthpoint.com/forums/12-ethnic-folk-native-american-art/threads/724-buddha-carving Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:11:59 GMT I have had this Buddha carving for 40 years, and was trying to figure out what it is made of,,,maybe the picture of the bottom might help,,,I know... I have had this Buddha carving for 40 years, and was trying to figure out
what it is made of,,,maybe the picture of the bottom might help,,,I know
this is hard to do from the pic, but any suggestions would be great.
It is quite heavy

Thanks
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