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Some nice friend bought this one in a local auction to offer it to me :cool: .
Although in principle this would be a Portuguese example, i am a bit intrigued with its unusual overall design and also its carved stylized horse rider.
Has anyone seen something similar to this ?

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Interesting piece, Fernando. Not my area, but the carving appears more African in its designs and form, but I could be way off base! If no one here can ID it, perhaps the Ethnographic side of the Forum might. :shrug:

Sounds like a good idea, Mark :cool: .
I will wait for it to be handled to me; will check the other side to see if there is another figure ... and then i will be back in both fora.

A complete set of pictures now posted in the Ethno Forum:

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http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17432

Hi 'Nando,


I do have seen similar horns in British and American auction catalogs, mostly dated 18th c.

They certainly are of Portuguese make, for colonies.

Very nice and charming patina, btw!


Best,
Michael

Thank you Michl,
Duly noted and registered :cool: