metal sticks with bells and animals on it, what are they?

They seem to be skewers for food or they could be hair ornaments.I have seen this type of embellishment when I was in Morocco.

I've also seen this same decoration or ornamentation used in India. It looks to be and most probably is made of silver.

I do not believe them to be of great significance in their market value.

I believe that you can still purchase these in the listed Countries and are commonly found.

They may be of sentimental value but to be sure of what you have you can do a fews things in order to determine the true origins,value and history.

1. You can get someone who specializes in North African or Indian antique goods(like a shop or fair) to explain this to you or to your friend.

2. Frank Farmer Loomis is now online with a blog exploring the antiques universe, with tips, appraisals and more. Go to www.middletownjournal.com/ antiques.

If you have column questions, write to him at Middletown Journal, Attn: Frank Loomis IV, 52 S. Broad St., Middletown, Ohio, 45044 or e-mail MWallace@ coxohio.com

3. you can go online to the sites listed below and get them to help you with information and an appraisal.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/appraisers/ for free

http://www.squeagle.com/

http://www.collectica.com/welcome.do?gcl...

http://web.info.com/infocom.us2.enhance/...

http://www.antiqueappraisals.net/......

http://web.info.com/infocom.us2.enhance/...

4. If you have the time, you could also go to your local library and select a few different books. There are several available and you'll be able to compare information and prices.

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

Some kind of musical instrument.....I have no idea, but they look great. Where did they come from? That might help in identifying them....I want some.