Charming Old Carved Folk Art Wood Spirit woman holding fish tension closure

tension closure

3 1/2" across at base

and then a piece of wire through a hole for the horns and a piece of twine for the tail

but have not seen another combining women and dogs

which I believe would once have covered a light box

Charming Old Carved Folk Art Wood Spirit woman holding fish tension closureI think this would fall within the category of "wood spirits," but while many of those tend to be fairly fussy, this one, which I believe is quite old, is marvelously understated, just this wonderful little hooded (haloed?) beatific face, which feels as if just peeking out for a moment before retreating back inside! The wood itself seems like a piece of driftwood, beautifully weathered and smooth, showing a little redder where it is carved. Really a