Carved and Signed Wooden Bird on Driftwood and Log Base beautiful antique box architect and avid collector who

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

I've since learned that this device

which also make pretty nice little pedestals

modeled after Bodhidharma

Carved and Signed Wooden Bird on Driftwood and Log Base beautiful antique box architect and avid collector whoThis 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