Hand-carved Lying Lion! his and her nude bookends or a couple of big

or a couple of big lilies

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

(Plus those little black curls at the top of his egg head

maple I believe

also as pictured

Hand-carved Lying Lion! his and her nude bookends or a couple of bigThis 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