Very Finely Carved Antique Wooden Hand marthe based on the style of

based on the style of the flowers and beading I'd guess it was made in the Northwest

one in 1907 and one in 1912

with a 7/8" diameter

between the top and bottom of the handle

Very Finely Carved Antique Wooden Hand marthe based on the style ofTiny, but pretty exquisite I think, I'd guess from a very old Santos figure or similar. A great deal of care was invested in carving then painting it (showing now a mix of brownish red and gold) with beautifully tapering fingers, painted fingernails, and even fine lines carved into the palm of the hand. I also really love that the weight of hand itself is enough to outweigh the arm and post, so that it will rest with palm on the table, arm up. Quite a