Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum and I would very much appreciate any help with this piece of antique. It came from my grandfather, who was an antiques collector (unfortunately his apparently vast collection has been widely dispersed) and I received it as a birthday gift from my father. I think it has been in the family for around 50 years. The problem is, I have no idea what this statue may represent, how old it is, and what it approximate value might be. If anyone could provide any insight I would be very, very grateful indeed.
It appears to be a monk or medicine man of some kind, and the hole in his hand might indicate that a staff is missing.
I wonder what you guys make of it.