Wonderful Folk Art Black Dog, Carved Wood with Polychrome padlock northern Ethiopia

northern Ethiopia

as was the nature of the technology

Some light rippling to the pith paper

Great carved and pink painted face as well--which I especially like as it makes me think of the maker

It's rare I come across a painting of flamingoes in these parts

Wonderful Folk Art Black Dog, Carved Wood with Polychrome padlock northern EthiopiaA total charmer, much better in hand, with nice age patina on the black paint, and fine carve marks all over. Love at first sight, found in PA, with a bit of a feline aspect but I do believe a dog. (Best of both worlds!) 6" l x 3 7 8" t x 2 1 8" w, very good condition. 1920s 40s or so I would guess.