Very Finely Carved Antique Wooden Hand marthe one in 1907 and one

one in 1907 and one in 1912

But turn it on its side vertically

and I've found a bunch

The signature at bottom right is pretty good too

Very Finely Carved Antique Wooden Hand marthe one in 1907 and oneTiny, 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