Sphynx Like Carved Nude with Crossed Arm blonde horsehair brush The spiraled tusk is actually

The spiraled tusk is actually an elongated tooth

The handle is elk horn

Originally used as an exercise to train students to perfect their handwriting

wonderfully strange looking thing

Fabulous texture for his fur and a pretty wonderful face I think

Sphynx Like Carved Nude with Crossed Arm blonde horsehair brush The spiraled tusk is actuallyThis nude was carved of an exotic hardwood, but I have a feeling the carving itself is American. Likely it was not completed, but to me she seems just right a sort of Sphynx, legs merging into block of wall, and arm crossed in front of her as if controlling passage and she herself seems like the riddle to be solved. With no mouth to speak, but holding what feels like a lot of power. 7" t x 2 3 8" w x 2 3 8" d. Very good condition. Wood is dense and