Interesting tribal metalwork vessel for ID (OT)

Lew · 2nd September 2011, 11:46 PM

Seems like the spout side is a turtle the other a pig. So you should search for themes under folklore .

Atlantia · 3rd September 2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lew

Seems like the spout side is a turtle the other a pig. So you should search for themes under folklore .

Good idea!
(off to google)

kahnjar1 · 3rd September 2011, 12:13 AM

Moses was found in one just like this

Berkley · 3rd September 2011, 03:00 AM

Reminds me of Maya turtle symbols I've seen. Cast silver is common in Mexico.

2nd September 2011, 11:46 PM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Seems like the spout side is a turtle the other a pig. So you should search for themes under folklore .

3rd September 2011, 12:13 AM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Moses was found in one just like this

3rd September 2011, 03:00 AM	#4
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Reminds me of Maya turtle symbols I've seen. Cast silver is common in Mexico.