Man with Cap Small Carved Bust ornamental plates and a nice hook closure

and a nice hook closure at front and hinge on back

Beautifully carved of what I believe is a green soapstone

It appears to have been used but is in excellent condition and still very sharp

I might use this bowl as a small planter

made of sweetgrass and ash splint

Man with Cap Small Carved Bust ornamental plates and a nice hook closureI can't decide for sure whether that hat on this guy is a hunting cap with the ear flaps up, or an engineers cap? I could easily see him at the helm of a train, periodically sounding the whistle, but could also imagine him out in the woods, with his over sized ears well suited for picking up the sound of birds and rusting animals in the distance! Either way, a sweet, fairly old carving, and nice addition to any carved cast of characters. Just shy of