Carved and Signed Wooden Bird on Driftwood and Log Base wooden rabbit I fell in the love

I fell in the love with this guy the moment I saw him

circa 1920s-40s or so

” is one of my very favorites

pink and gold

with a little bit of loss of the gold around the rim

Carved and Signed Wooden Bird on Driftwood and Log Base wooden rabbit I fell in the loveThis hand carved bird, a finch I think, is super sweet, and made even better for the tower of bases it perches atop, which make it appear as if the bird is perched on a driftwood limb that extends from the trunk of a tree. Its body is animated with incised carving, detailing the wings and tall feathers, and then there is this great little face, with deep holes for eyes and a wonderful pointy little beak. The little legs and feet I believe are made of