Very Folky Carved and Painted Bird on Base m. reich early 19th century I would

early 19th century I would guess

as if it might be based on an illustration from a book by Jane Austen or one of the Bronte sisters

and died on 29 December 1973

and his confidant

which fits perfectly in the palm with fingers gripped around it

Very Folky Carved and Painted Bird on Base m. reich early 19th century I wouldA curious little bird, purchased from a dealer at Brimfield who is a consistently good source of curious carved things and because I love birds of every ilk. The carved beak on this one looks very ready to do some pecking, and I like its big silver painted eyes, and the folky awkwardness of the whole thing, resting on its bulge of a belly. Painted in a combination of dark red and gold and black that feels a bit reminiscent of grain painting, and with