Hand-carved Lying Lion! people This basket measures 5 5/8"

This basket measures 5 5/8" in diameter and 3 1/4" tall

and which makes a handy backing for either framing it or simply hanging it directly on the wall

with the raffia coiling around the edge of the lid and woven detail at the very top

I think his face is wonderful

Hand-carved Lying Lion! people This basket measures 5 5/8"This wonderful carved lion appears quite majestic, and as if nothing at all could phase her. I love the detailed carving on the mane and tail, and those great rounded ears and big front paws and also how she appears to be keeping a close watch on things even while seeming luxuriously relaxed. It appears the maker signed their name on the underside but I cannot read it. It definitely has some age, and at 7 5 8" long x 2 3 4" wide x 2 1 2" tall, is