Tiny Carved Wood Nude Woman makah The paint shows some wear

The paint shows some wear

purchased from the estate of a gallerist and collection who had accumulated many very fine textiles from around the world

and features a bell on the underside that once rang as one dialed

I'd love to see this one put to good use

this piece is very much in the manner of the work of famous father and son Mexican folk artists Aurelio and Francisco Flores from Izúcar de Matamoros--legendary for their elaborate "tree of life" candlesticks and candleabra

Tiny Carved Wood Nude Woman makah The paint shows some wearI love how this tiny carved woman stands in what is almost the classical Venus Pudica position, like a rustic little version of Aphrodite. Her right hand is a bit lower, though, touching her belly rather than covering her breasts, making me think she may be a fertility figure. I'm not sure where she's from but she's definitely got some age (the tips of her breasts, particularly, are pretty well worn), and I think she's really wonderful. 1 3 4" tall x