Sweet Little Carved Dog with Handle Tail antique Georgia photo which shows several prior attempts

which shows several prior attempts to get it right before turning it over to try again is

a jacket pocket

from what I understand is actually an old nail rake

making it appear as if this shoe has just stepped on a wad of gum

which I especially love for the pips (the lush red and shape of shape of these hearts makes me swoon

Sweet Little Carved Dog with Handle Tail antique Georgia photo which shows several prior attemptsA little charmer of a carved dog I think, with a tail that doubles as a handle should one want to wear him around one's neck or otherwise carry him around! He's got a bit of the feel of a sled dog to me, making me wonder if he's Alaskan or Canadian and if there might once have been a sled tethered to that tail? 3 1 8 x 2 7 16 x 3 4 and in very good condition, with some age for sure.