Sphynx Like Carved Nude with Crossed Arm blonde horsehair brush best of all I think

best of all I think this bright white flute and mint green cap

It's the man and woman

Originally used as an exercise to train students to perfect their handwriting

but I do think it is quite a special thing

and I like to the think the window form is a nod to Duchamp

Sphynx Like Carved Nude with Crossed Arm blonde horsehair brush best of all I thinkThis nude was carved of an exotic hardwood, but I have a feeling the carving itself is American. Likely it was not completed, but to me she seems just right a sort of Sphynx, legs merging into block of wall, and arm crossed in front of her as if controlling passage and she herself seems like the riddle to be solved. With no mouth to speak, but holding what feels like a lot of power. 7" t x 2 3 8" w x 2 3 8" d. Very good condition. Wood is dense and