Could you give me your take(s) on this carving?

[whering660]

Hi Ladies & Germs! Could I impose on you all to give me your opinion on this carved piece...era...who..any info at all. Thanks!

Thank you!

Diane

[mforjan]

Just a WAG, a Mexican tourist piece?

[whering660]

I'm inclined to agree because the carving is obviously machined. Just tourist onyx then.

I'm just curious about the significance (if any) of what the carving means.

Thanks mforjan!

Diane

[goaldeelocks]

Dunno, but to me the image looks like an Elephant King (so maybe India instead of Mexico?)

PS - I'm assuming you were maybe wanting to ask any Gents who may be here, not the resident Germs, for their input??

[ms.sellainy]

I'm not seeing elephant kings. In fact, I'm not seeing anything I can put a name to. With the carving positioned sideways, it's hard for me to see. If origin is Mexico, as it seems typical of, I've seen similar pieces carved with pre-Columbian Aztec/Mayan designs, like paramids, Aztec calendars or masks. Sometimes zodiac symbols are used, animals, plants - whatever the artisan fancies. I think the carvings are mainly decorative - not meant to convey a specific message.

[whering660]

Thank you all for responding. I am not able to flip the photo around in Lithium's platform. I'm sorry about that.

I will keep looking for other items like mine. 

Thank you again! 

Diane

[whering660]

Oops! Ladies and Germs is a play on Ladies & Gents.

Diane

[pheasantvillecollectables519]

It's an old joke but it still makes me laugh:)

[mimiwells]

I have seen these before very new piece,

[whering660]

Thank you! 

Diane