Very Finely Carved Antique Wooden Hand marthe The signature at bottom right

The signature at bottom right is pretty good too

But turn it on its side vertically

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

but I think it's so great I don't care

Really a wonderful piece

Very Finely Carved Antique Wooden Hand marthe The signature at bottom rightTiny, 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