Intricately Carved Little Folk Art Hand antique American portrait with ears long gone

with ears long gone

such that they could almost be flipped over to use as goblets

which I have not opened for fear of not being able to close it properly

A nicely painterly view of meandering stream and tall trees and distant hills here

Very nicely executed

Intricately Carved Little Folk Art Hand antique American portrait with ears long goneA curious little one, found in Upstate NY, and really quite well carved, down the very pronounced veins running up the back of the clutched hand. Open from the side, such that it might hold a toothpick or two! I'd guess mid century or so, with a thin layer of stain varnish to the wood. 3 3 8" t x 1 7 16" w x 5 8" d and in very good condition. Stands on its own.