This finely modelled dog’s head is a cast bronze walking stick handle or finial, mounted on a solid Walnut wooden display base. The sculpture is sensitively rendered, with confident modelling that captures the character and expression of the animal without excessive detail.
The dark bronze surface shows a natural patina, with subtle highlights on raised areas that emphasise the form. The modelling suggests it was produced from a well-executed original, intended as a functional object as much as a decorative one.
While originally made to be fitted to a walking stick or cane, it now functions as a small sculptural object in its own right, bridging practical craftsmanship and decorative art.
This Balinese hand carved bird carries the quiet presence of age and touch. Shaped with simple, confident lines and softened by time, its worn surface reveals layers of patina, tool marks, and natural imperfections that speak to a life beyond ornament. Perched on a rustic stand, it balances form and character, celebrating the beauty of weathered wood and traditional carving. A distinctive piece that brings warmth, history, and a sense of watchful calm to a shelf, desk, or mantel.
The bird is 20 cm in height, with its base.
