No clue what this is... do you?

[BrettCo124]

Can you help? I’m pretty certain this isn’t Native American, but I thought perhaps this group would know which direction to point me in to figure it out. I have no idea what it is, and it was gifted to me. The person who purchased it told me it’s very, very old.

I never really had a good explanation on what it was. I’d appreciate the help, and mods, apologies since I pretty much know this isn’t the correct location to post. The “what is it” location wasn’t able to figure it out, and I thought this group would know best.

Thanks.

BrettCo

 

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[Audozer]

Edit: sorry you've already tried my suggestion

 

[Kray Gelder]

Four arms. Might be Shiva, Hindu diety.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

It does have a Hindu or India look to it. Is the back a tree? That could represent the Tree Of Life. No clue actually. Just throwing out some ideas.

 

[diggummup]

Depiction of a Hindu goddess Saraswati I believe.

 

[Kray Gelder]

Depiction of a Hindu goddess Saraswati I believe.

Yup. That's it. Four arms + an instrument. I couldn't tell what she was holding. Those Hindus sure have an assortment of gods and goddesses.

 

[arrow86]

Yeah that’s an odd one ... you know what the metal type is? Are there any markings / inscription on front or back ?

 

[BrettCo124]

Thanks everyone. There aren’t any markings on it that I can see. It almost looks like dirt is on the back in some of the creases. It looks and feels more like a stone than metal. Could be wrong.

Any idea of an age? I wish I could find out more about it, but it’s one of those gifts that a friend bought from the Philippines. Apparently came from a thrift store that oftentimes had very old things in it. That’s all we know about it.