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Ian · 29th July 2015, 04:47 PM

Ibrahim:

Thank you for the alternate suggestions of this little statue's origins.

Just a little more on the fustanella. There is a surprisingly good article on wikipedia (here) about the history of the fustanella in Greece and neighboring areas of the Balkans. Looking at the head covering and face of this little guy, and his wonderful moustache, I think he looks Greek or Albanian rather than from the Indian subcontinent.

Ian.

29th July 2015, 04:47 PM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,031	Ibrahim: Thank you for the alternate suggestions of this little statue's origins. Just a little more on the fustanella. There is a surprisingly good article on wikipedia (here) about the history of the fustanella in Greece and neighboring areas of the Balkans. Looking at the head covering and face of this little guy, and his wonderful moustache, I think he looks Greek or Albanian rather than from the Indian subcontinent. Ian.