Soulful Kitty, Old Carved Wooden Cutout with Dry Patina drawing on ruled paper My guess is that this

My guess is that this little vessel is Italian and dates to the late 19th century

) I especially love the screen covered round cutout window at the front end

made of folded cigarette packs

making the patina to the dry cigar box wood on this one feel all the more special

This one pays tribute to Fran Tarkenton--and to a "Good Man

Soulful Kitty, Old Carved Wooden Cutout with Dry Patina drawing on ruled paper My guess is that thisWhat a face on this one, managing to instill this old cat with a whole lot of soul, with the years sit wears just compounding the effect. Something about those carved out cat eyes combined with the faintest hint of a frown make it look very human, and rather as if plotting a coup while remaining entirely close lipped about it! And the darkening and old water stains to the dry wood add a sense of shadiness or mystery, as if this cat were lurking