Yugoslavian Wooden Animal Vessel Arthur armour it was made by Arthur

it was made by Arthur Armour (1908-1998)

At first I thought this antique Griebel Instrument Co

architect and librarian who worked at the MIT art and architecture library

The pot is glazed an earthy cream overall

Yugoslavian Wooden Animal Vessel Arthur armour it was made by ArthurI've seen a few hand carved wooden vessels made in Yugoslavia, but none I like as much as this one, which I am guessing represents a deer. I love the streamlined form of it, with head stretched gracefully forward, as if in motion. The incised carving itself is pretty lovely too, with a mix of banded patterns at the center, and cross hatching at either end. And then a bowl in the middle of the body, which I think would be great filled with nuts or