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Ian · 23rd February 2005, 09:45 PM

and the barung is a very nice example. The ivory section looks not very old to me, but always hard to tell with ivory. The style of carving of the kakatua would suggest early 20th C., maybe later. What do you think the age is?

Did you pick up anything from our friend in Manila?

Ian.

23rd February 2005, 09:45 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,362	I recognize that desk ... and the barung is a very nice example. The ivory section looks not very old to me, but always hard to tell with ivory. The style of carving of the kakatua would suggest early 20th C., maybe later. What do you think the age is? Did you pick up anything from our friend in Manila? Ian.