Striking 23 Inch Crown of Thorns with Amazing Craquelure Surface vintage wooden box with what look like drill

with what look like drill holes in the wood at the bottom of the interior

I think these are amazing

I am not certain the tribal origin of this purse

which I sold here a month or two ago--and I'll keep an eye out for others as I've become rather a fan of this H

I personally find the number 13 lucky and am sure this one is--and a great looking one too

Striking 23 Inch Crown of Thorns with Amazing Craquelure Surface vintage wooden box with what look like drillHoly moly. View detail photos for a sense of the amazing surface on this old tramp art "crown of thorns" cross, which stands just shy of 23 inches tall. Up close it reads as if painted a dark red with this black, almost tar layer over top, which enhances its gothic feel. At the same time, the form, constructed of interlocking, individually carved pieces (no glue), is to my eye quite an elegant one, striking and almost spare. Beautifully executed, late