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[JMorris271]

For all of you international cruisers that have been all over the globe.

Or even of yourselves.

Please share a photo of one of your more special purchases for other members to enjoy.

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Edited October 2, 2018 by JMorris271

[Flatbush Flyer]

For all of you international cruisers that have been all over the globe.

Or even of yourselves.

Please share a photo of one of your more special purchases for other members to enjoy.

 

Microbeads on carved wood form from a well known artisan. Check out Peyote People if you're ever in/near Puerto Vallarta.

http://peyotepeople.com

[sail7seas]

What a beautiful, interesting piece. :)

[JMorris271]

Wow! That beautiful! Nice find

[Flatbush Flyer]

Wow! That beautiful! Nice find

 

 

 

Well, now you got me started:

This is a carving by Edgar Tamarii who lives in Taiohae on Nuku Hiva.

A little bit of pre-cruise research can identify some amazing sources of stunning original native art.

[Flatbush Flyer]

Well, now you got me started:

This is a carving by Edgar Tamarii who lives in Taiohae on Nuku Hiva.

A little bit of pre-cruise research can identify some amazing sources of stunning original native art.

 

 

 

Final entries (at least for today):

There's a lot to be said for "spot on" museum replicas.

Above is an Ancient Greek pottery plate made by a fellow with a great workshop in Ancient Corinthia. Below is a Fijian "brain bashed" (accompanied by a "brain pick" for those of you who may be cannibal fans). The "brain basher" was made by an old timer with a stall in the public market in Suva. I viewed the original in a nearby museum: exact replica except that the inlays are bone rather than ivory.

It's all about the research if you want unusual stuff, especially at prices that won't break the bank.

Edited October 3, 2018 by Flatbush Flyer