Post #357597 by Paipo on Mon, Jan 28, 2008 1:50 AM

On 2008-01-25 20:57, bigbrotiki wrote:
I have several books on Maori art, but have found no exact match so far. Maybe someone else will have more luck...Paipo?

You probably have more books on Maori art than I do!
It looks more like an early 20th century souvenir piece in style than a genuine artifact to me - I wouldn't be surprised if there's a carving out there this was modelled from, but it's probably not one you'd find in an Oceanic or Maori art book...well at least that's what I thought when I first saw it.

But then there's this, which I've been meaning to post for ages:

This lamp went way over my budget (by about $500) and was plaster or more likely resin, about 12 inches tall. It's got lots of detail that is missing from the mug, so I am guessing it came first. Maybe one of these made its way to the US in a tourist's suitcase and ended up in the hands of a mug sculptor? There are so many beautiful table lamps here - I will have to post a thread on them one day. Maybe one day I will afford one too!

PS: I have a green Orchids R-1 and I love it. Easily one of my all-time favourite vintage mugs and the detail on mine is very crisp. They would sell very well in NZ...

PPS: still constantly in awe of PTD's neverending run of top-notch vintage scores. AAAIIIEEE!