Vintage Mid 20th Century Carved Seashore Bird on Stand, Signed Folk Art

Description

An outstanding large carving of a seashore bird with long, curved bill, possibly a North American long-billed curlew
All hand … more An outstanding large carving of a seashore bird with long, curved bill, possibly a North American long-billed curlew
All hand carved from fruit/hard wood with bold mahogany color finish
Stylishly sculptured with smooth lines and minimalistic details
It stays on an wooden peg supported on a sculptured wooden block stand
Glass eyes, genuine leather lining at the underside
Signed at the bottom of the tail with a cypher, that looks like consisting of the letters A, M, and possibly E or F
This is one of a kind art piece, not a decoy
All original
Measurements: Approx. 19.25" tall x 15.25" long x 5" wide overall
Weighs about 2 lbs. 2 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Wonderful original patina finish over the whole with just a few minor rubbed spots from handling. Please see the photos. All original. less