Inkipedia
Ethnic Men – Oriental and African
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Ethnic |
| Material | Wood |
| Markings | "Germany" |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 2 ½” diameter; 3 ¾” tall |
These two inkwells from the same manufacturer are emblematic of the stereotypes of the time. Both are of brightly painted wood, marked “Germany” on the bottom, and have a pen hole. The black man, dressed in a tuxedo and wearing a top hat, has exaggerated eyes. The Oriental man with Fu Manchu facial hair and a yellow face, wears a conical Oriental hat.
Estimated value: $50 each
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