Carved and Signed Wooden Bird on Driftwood and Log Base beautiful antique box along with a collection of

along with a collection of Native  pieces he had collected during the same period

This type of Burmese lacquer-ware

complete with google eyes and ice pack atop his head--was not too excited about marking another year

I've since learned that this device

features a faint depiction of a Japanese woman (though her jet black hair is quite pronounced) against a mountainous landscape

Carved and Signed Wooden Bird on Driftwood and Log Base beautiful antique box along with a collection ofThis hand carved bird, a finch I think, is super sweet, and made even better for the tower of bases it perches atop, which make it appear as if the bird is perched on a driftwood limb that extends from the trunk of a tree. Its body is animated with incised carving, detailing the wings and tall feathers, and then there is this great little face, with deep holes for eyes and a wonderful pointy little beak. The little legs and feet I believe are made of