Sphynx Like Carved Nude with Crossed Arm eglomise making for an especially endearing

making for an especially endearing rear view

but what a sock this is

with two tears to the pith paper (in the unpainted background

Based on the holes in its flat back I would think either the topper on a grand piece of furniture or architectural element

Great now for stashing coins (should those still be part of one's life

Sphynx Like Carved Nude with Crossed Arm eglomise making for an especially endearingThis nude was carved of an exotic hardwood, but I have a feeling the carving itself is American. Likely it was not completed, but to me she seems just right a sort of Sphynx, legs merging into block of wall, and arm crossed in front of her as if controlling passage and she herself seems like the riddle to be solved. With no mouth to speak, but holding what feels like a lot of power. 7" t x 2 3 8" w x 2 3 8" d. Very good condition. Wood is dense and