Ethnic carved horn identification needed

Nonoy Tan · 4th July 2008, 09:28 AM

I like the BIG smile on those ivory faces

Such a happy piece!

Atlantia · 4th July 2008, 07:32 PM

Thanks everyone. I think it may well be from Tibet. I wonder if it might be a ceremonial 'powder horn'? Just for costume events? I've seen some old clips of amazing ceremonies in Tibet (early 20th cen) and this looks to have some age to it.
LOL! This sort of thing is so frustrating!

The sword handle looks likeit would fit with that area too I think?

4th July 2008, 09:28 AM	#1
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	I like the BIG smile on those ivory faces Such a happy piece!

4th July 2008, 07:32 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thanks everyone. I think it may well be from Tibet. I wonder if it might be a ceremonial 'powder horn'? Just for costume events? I've seen some old clips of amazing ceremonies in Tibet (early 20th cen) and this looks to have some age to it. LOL! This sort of thing is so frustrating! The sword handle looks likeit would fit with that area too I think?