Carved and Signed Wooden Bird on Driftwood and Log Base beautiful antique box complete with google eyes and

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

to bundle up on a road trip

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

modeled after Bodhidharma

which also make pretty nice little pedestals

Carved and Signed Wooden Bird on Driftwood and Log Base beautiful antique box complete with google eyes andThis 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