Carved and Signed Wooden Bird on Driftwood and Log Base beautiful antique box I want to see a

I want to see a whole wall of them

What I am not certain of is whether there is an intended function for the opening in the front of the body

complete with google eyes and ice pack atop his head--was not too excited about marking another year

along with a collection of Native  pieces he had collected during the same period

architect and avid collector who had a great collection of puppets and masks

Carved and Signed Wooden Bird on Driftwood and Log Base beautiful antique box I want to see aThis 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