Deconstructed (or Partially Carved) Wooden Whimsy Chain decoy head with glass eyes 6 3/8" across at lip

6 3/8" across at lip

(I'll string a thin ribbon through it as a cinch closure before mailing

The Coushatta are a matrilineal society native to Southwest Louisiana and are renowned for their wonderful baskets made of coiled pine needles and raffia

While I do love the fancy curlicues and colorful dyed splints of MicMac baskets

Created by Kansas City-based artist and multi-talent Susi Lulaki

Deconstructed (or Partially Carved) Wooden Whimsy Chain decoy head with glass eyes 6 3/8" across at lipMy guess is that this is a carved whimsy chain abandoned mid way through, but I like to think of it as a deconstruction of the carving process, showing the progression from beginning to final carving in an almost diagrammatic manner, complete with pencil drawn outlines on the uncarved end, and increasingly fine links at the other. A pretty cool object in any case I think, and a fun one to wave around! Great condition, with a nice warm patina. 9" l x