Sweet Little Carved Dog with Handle Tail antique Georgia photo which shows several prior attempts

which shows several prior attempts to get it right before turning it over to try again is

but not always

which I especially love for the pips (the lush red and shape of shape of these hearts makes me swoon

11 1/4" x 8 3/4" framed

Drawing itself in good condition with a bit of rippling at lower left and small fold to bottom right corner

Sweet Little Carved Dog with Handle Tail antique Georgia photo which shows several prior attemptsA little charmer of a carved dog I think, with a tail that doubles as a handle should one want to wear him around one's neck or otherwise carry him around! He's got a bit of the feel of a sled dog to me, making me wonder if he's Alaskan or Canadian and if there might once have been a sled tethered to that tail? 3 1 8 x 2 7 16 x 3 4 and in very good condition, with some age for sure.