Sweet Folk Art Relief Carving of Bird on Flowering Branch small paintings who has been parsing them

who has been parsing them out a few at a time

The tradition of carved wooden "Love spoons" apparently dates to mid 1600’s

making it feel almost trompe l-oeiul

and some wear to the label

and yet louder rise

Sweet Folk Art Relief Carving of Bird on Flowering Branch small paintings who has been parsing themA sweet old relief carved panel, with this little bird perched in what feels like paradise, encircled completely with stalks and blooms including large lily overhead, which the bird looks as if considering flying right into the middle of as if thinking itself a hummingbird! Very folky and lovingly done. 10 7 8" x 8 1 4". Good condition, with one ding to the edge of one side, upper left, and one horizontal hairline.