Very Finely Carved Antique Wooden Hand David Bourdon Christo 12 1/4" span

12 1/4" span

with one small scrape in the edge of the lid at the center on the gold side and a little irregularity to the gold paint overall

It measures 10 3/4" tall without handle

and the thick application of black paint on his ear

12" l x 5" wide x 7/8" thick

Very Finely Carved Antique Wooden Hand David Bourdon Christo 12 1/4" spanTiny, but pretty exquisite I think, I'd guess from a very old Santos figure or similar. A great deal of care was invested in carving then painting it (showing now a mix of brownish red and gold) with beautifully tapering fingers, painted fingernails, and even fine lines carved into the palm of the hand. I also really love that the weight of hand itself is enough to outweigh the arm and post, so that it will rest with palm on the table, arm up. Quite a