Carved Folk Art Eagle's Head elephant and donkey It is marked on the

It is marked on the bottom 493-10

With a terrific warn dry wood patina on the pine

Surely an unplanned effect

The subtly iridescent color on this very finely hand-thrown

Plus lovely hand-colored sword handles on a handful and a bird

Carved Folk Art Eagle's Head elephant and donkey It is marked on theI can just hear this eagle squawking! I've been finding myself quite attracted to eagles of late, I think perhaps wanting to reclaim ideas of American patriotism. This one is flat on the back so would be especially good hung from a hook on the wall, perhaps with that keen eye and open beak commenting on something else hung nearby. 5 5 8" t x 3" w x 3 4" d and in very good condition, I would guess mid 20th c. or so.