Hand-carved Lying Lion! his and her nude bookends While one of these days

While one of these days I vow to try my hand at woodworking

or a couple of big lilies

with some lighter and some darker areas

also as pictured

I am not sure how this owl appeared in its original state (I believe it dates from the 1960s or so) but its surface now is a wonderful mix of green

Hand-carved Lying Lion! his and her nude bookends While one of these daysThis wonderful carved lion appears quite majestic, and as if nothing at all could phase her. I love the detailed carving on the mane and tail, and those great rounded ears and big front paws and also how she appears to be keeping a close watch on things even while seeming luxuriously relaxed. It appears the maker signed their name on the underside but I cannot read it. It definitely has some age, and at 7 5 8" long x 2 3 4" wide x 2 1 2" tall, is