Mid-Century Modern "Nail Art" Skiier on Wooden Base cute but are also great objects

but are also great objects hung on the wall or just sitting around

and the stick is 13 inches long

This hand thrown earthenware lidded baking and serving dish was beautifully made

Made of three different types of wood

and it is made in three parts that fit together via pegs extending from each section (the head sticks into the body

Mid-Century Modern "Nail Art" Skiier on Wooden Base cute but are also great objectsThere are a fair number of mid century "nail art" tabletop sculptures out there, some abstract, some figurative; and while this little skier is not especially unique, I really like it. At this point, there is a fair amount of rusting to the metal, and some aging to the wooden base as well, which I think contribute to a sense of this as a committed and intrepid athlete! It's great from every angle, too, making me think it might land happiest on a desk,