Much Weathered Old Carved Whimsy icon I'd like to think many

I'd like to think many of them--Mackinaw bridge

Such a luscious vase

approximately 3" across at lip

Inked details for face and claws and red for the mouth

Much Weathered Old Carved Whimsy icon I'd like to think manyI believe this is just a little whimsy of sorts, carved I'm not sure how, but with the two cross pieces impossible to remove. I love how positively ancient it seems, as if carved then thrown into the ocean only to be retrieved many many years later along with some bits of driftwood. A nice little thing to hold in the hand I think one might consider it an early fidget toy or carry around in a pocket. 2 13 16" (when compressed) x 1 3 4" x 15 16" and in