Fantastic Brazilian Folk Art Bathing Beauty small carving which included a wonderful collection

which included a wonderful collection of mid-century and contemporary ceramics

These adorable vintage teak mouse-shaped salt and pepper shakers feature charming leather ears and tails

This is beautifully designed and very nicely crafted old handmade solitaire game board--engaging to play

so I am selling at a bargain price

and I’ve priced it accordingly)—not visible if turned around

Fantastic Brazilian Folk Art Bathing Beauty small carving which included a wonderful collectionI splurged on this bathing beauty as I just could not resist her, and won't mind a bit to hold on to her for a while, or forever! There's a layer of gold flecked varnish over her body, as if she's coated with sun tan oil and deeply bronzed, but not on her fabulously carved face, framed with this amazing sculptural mane that appears covered in gold leaf. The bottom of her golden bikini is carved, but the bandeau just painted on, as if she was conceived