Yugoslavian Wooden Animal Vessel green white brown elevations

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The handle measures approximately 1" in diameter

While its surface shows signs of age and wear

thin leather case

Yugoslavian Wooden Animal Vessel green white brown elevationsI've seen a few hand carved wooden vessels made in Yugoslavia, but none I like as much as this one, which I am guessing represents a deer. I love the streamlined form of it, with head stretched gracefully forward, as if in motion. The incised carving itself is pretty lovely too, with a mix of banded patterns at the center, and cross hatching at either end. And then a bowl in the middle of the body, which I think would be great filled with nuts or