Aztec Burial Cup????

[susiecat]

I'm not sure what type of cup this is,look like a child's burial cup,but I'm not sure.I don't know what the metal is,maybe gold filled.Does have handpainted green that has faded mostly.About 7-8" tall.Any information on this item.

[mart]

From the green verdigris and the seam up the length of it I would say its sheet brass !!

[susiecat]

What is sheet brass,have any idea how old this cup is,why is there a seam is it handmade

[KC]

This reminds me of items from the early 1920 with a resurgence in the 1960's when Tiki items were popular! 

[mart]

Sure does KC !!  Part of a 60`s bar set !!  How big is this cup ??  Always need size !!

[SophieMarie]

KC, you are right:
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=vintage+tiki+cups+crossed+arms&qpvt=vintage+tiki+cups+crossed+arms&FORM=IGRE

[susiecat]

Sorry it's not Tiki,I have an old Aztec/Mayan book and the face is in the form of Aztec.I have the cup in a storage tote but if I can remember it's about 7" tall

[KC]

Hey susiecat, can you please post a close up picture of the front of the piece, the inside and the bottom?  Thanks!

The size is similar to the ones that were very popular that I was referring to.  They could have been called Polynesian in style, Hawaiian.  Also, pay attention to the hands.  This one appears to have "thumbs up" which I don't believe is a traditional form in Aztec or Mayan items.

[mart]

Sorry it's not Tiki,I have an old Aztec/Mayan book and the face is in the form of Aztec.I have the cup in a storage tote but if I can remember it's about 7" tall

Are you wanting our opinion or are you just wanting someone who will agree with you ??  If you already know  why ask here  ?? Go with whatever you think !!  Not meaning to be rude but all we can do is give our opinion !!

https://images.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=Polynesian+thumbs+up+metal+tiki+cup&fr=yhs-mozilla-003&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-003&imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs3.picclick.com%2Fd%2Fl400%2Fpict%2F222281660886_%2F2-Vintage-Orchids-of-Hawaii-Hawaiian-Luau-TIKI.jpg#id=0&iurl=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs3.picclick.com%2Fd%2Fl400%2Fpict%2F222281660886_%2F2-Vintage-Orchids-of-Hawaii-Hawaiian-Luau-TIKI.jpg&action=click

Like the first set here also thumbs up and quite like yours !!  The metal glasses were popular in the late 50`s !!  Hated those things !!  Water condensed so bad on the outside you didn`t dare sit them on anything without a coaster or several paper towels around them !!

[Pelady]

Most of the 50’s & 60’s metalware was made of aluminum or stainless and did not have any seams.  Most Tiki cups are ceramic. Unless you edited your decription, it looks like you listed the size of the cup there.
This feels not only older but unique to me. Being a cup holding a cup not very common. How did you acquire this one?

PeLady

[mart]

Pelady did you check the link above ??  Same image,, same thumbs up !!  Yes they are ceramic but everyone in the country was making something similar !!  It may be a seam,, thats what it appears to be but could also just be damage !!

[Pelady]

Yes Mart,

Looked at your link,
https://images.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=Polynesian+thumbs+up+metal+tiki+cup&fr=yhs-mozilla-003&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-003&imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs3.picclick.com%2Fd%2Fl400%2Fpict%2F222281660886_%2F2-Vintage-Orchids-of-Hawaii-Hawaiian-Luau-TIKI.jpg#id=0&iurl=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs3.picclick.com%2Fd%2Fl400%2Fpict%2F222281660886_%2F2-Vintage-Orchids-of-Hawaii-Hawaiian-Luau-TIKI.jpg&action=click


 Lots of thumbs up but nothing holding a cup.  I just disagree with your opinion.

[mart]

Oh I don`t mind the disagreement !!  Thats normal to exchange ideas !!  But I think that maybe it just looks like a cup or glass due to the painting which would not have been original !!  How does one hold a glass or cup with thumbs and fingers in front ??  I have not learned that one yet !!   

[susiecat]

Mart the reason I'm on here is to find out what I have.There's no thumbs up at all,sorry it's not Tiki,I have some Tiki items and Polyneisa.I don't need anyone to agree with me I throught this site was for asking and getting answer.

[susiecat]

Pelady I do agree with you,this is metal with a seam.The figure arms are in a burial postion.I've searched through books and found the same type face.Not sure what this one is I'll just keep looking.Thanks!