Chinaberry Wood Carved "Parasite" Frog interesting object with 4 holes evenly spaced

with 4 holes evenly spaced around the top perimeter

satin-finish glazes -- deep celadon green

I want to feel like this

to the jauntily cocked handle

Chinaberry Wood Carved "Parasite" Frog interesting object with 4 holes evenly spacedPart of the pleasure of being out hunting for things is discovering whole genres of things one never new existed. Like this frog! I've now learned that frogs carved from Chinaberry roots are a thing. Apparently, the Chinaberry tree is prone to a specific wood parasitic infection which causes the tree branch to burst open, exposing the insides and creating the "root like" features seen on this one. Carved with a knife and chisel, I think it's a pretty