Brutalist Wooden Bird Sculpture collectible whistle jewelry and silver

jewelry and silver

which included a wonderful collection of mid-century art and design

I’d guess it dates from second half of the 19th century

the basket itself (not including handle) measures i3 1/8" in diameter x 1 3/8"

with just a few small dark spots on the front

Brutalist Wooden Bird Sculpture collectible whistle jewelry and silverI have had no luck finding anything like this tabletop top bird sculpture anywhere out there, and believe that it is truly one of a kind. I think it is fantastic reminding me of a pre historic sort of a bird, given a brutalist sort of a treatment. I would guess it dates to the 1960s or early 70s, and it is made in three parts that fit together via pegs extending from each section (the head sticks into the body; the body onto the base.) I especially