Much Weathered Old Carved Whimsy keeping school and is the sort of

and is the sort of painting I'd want to design a whole room around--in my dreams a library or study with lots of old wood and leather and a view of the sea

which opens easily and closes tight

10 7/8" wide x 9" tall x 5/8" deep framed

The seller I purchased this carving from thought the figure was a (bald) old woman

keeping an eye on things

Much Weathered Old Carved Whimsy keeping school and is the sort ofI believe this is just a little whimsy of sorts, carved I'm not sure how, but with the two cross pieces impossible to remove. I love how positively ancient it seems, as if carved then thrown into the ocean only to be retrieved many many years later along with some bits of driftwood. A nice little thing to hold in the hand I think one might consider it an early fidget toy or carry around in a pocket. 2 13 16" (when compressed) x 1 3 4" x 15 16" and in