Old Carved, Polychromed Wading Bird with Great Form and Surface (As Found) make do diary not noticeable when hung on

not noticeable when hung on the wall

with a enlarged detail of a "simple regular muscle" at top right

for bagels and lox

but I am not certain precisely what

which is its own particular thing

Old Carved, Polychromed Wading Bird with Great Form and Surface (As Found) make do diary not noticeable when hung onI first thought a stork based on the shape of the head (and that beak seems perfectly poised to dangle a baby!) , but maybe with the black it's a little egret? Whatever the case, quite a great form to it, and hard to beat the surface on the polychrome. Plus a bit of a different disposition on each side based largely on the painting of the eyes, with a bit of baby blue on one side. The tip of one leg missing, but good for hanging on the wall, perhaps