Antique Folk Art Monkey Head Carving, Stopper or Cane Top? pottery bud vase The pendant is marked with

The pendant is marked with 925

with ship wheel in front of him

with very little paint loss

where it might contribute to a sense of warmth and ease and abundance

Antique Folk Art Monkey Head Carving, Stopper or Cane Top? pottery bud vase The pendant is marked withThe second of two monkeys this week, at least I believe it is the head of a monkey depicted on this carved piece, which I purchased from a dealer in Maine, who pulled it out of an old Maine estate. I love the face, especially the soulful eyes, and the very dark old dry wood patina. I think most likely it was some sort of stopper or handle, perhaps the topper on a cane? 19th c. I believe. 4 1 4 t x 1 1 8 w x 1 3 4 d and in very good condition, with one