Charming Old Hand-carved Wooden Black Dog with Leather Ears unique object perhaps holding a parasol but

perhaps holding a parasol but I prefer to think a magic wand

I love the person who recognized the crocodile hidden in this old piece of driftwood

but not sure that’s an accurate indicator

9 3/4" x 7 3/4" x 1/2" framed in the simple old white painted wood frame I found it in

Charming Old Hand-carved Wooden Black Dog with Leather Ears unique object perhaps holding a parasol butThis sweet guy has a pinkish cow companion, listed separately, but definitely by the same maker. They're both terrific, made of three pieces of wood, with tiny nails showing on the sides. With leather ears, and lots of years, and I especially love the white back feet and tip of the tail. 4 1 2" l x 3 1 4" t x 1 1 8" w and in very good condition, sturdy and steady on his feet.