Nicely Carved Antique Miniature Boot in Original Gold Paint that's what happened and it's the sort of

and it's the sort of thing that

a version of which is featured in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum

This beautiful piece feels as if it were sliced directly from the earth's crust

The Nuu-chah-nulth inhabit the west coast of Vancouver Island

Drawing itself measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/8"

Nicely Carved Antique Miniature Boot in Original Gold Paint that's what happened and it's the sort ofA lovely antique carved boot, detailed with significant love and care, and clad in its original gold paint, much mellowed now. No functional purpose, just a carver's whimsy, my favorite kind. Late 19th century I believe, perfectly aged. 3 1 16" l x 1 1 16" w x 2 1 4" t. Very good condition, no losses or repairs, aging and general wear to the paint, all to the good.