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Very nice! I've got a pair of his smaller geese, and have always admired his skill.
Yes. Older violin cases were often quite loose. My first violin came in a case circa 1920, with a hand-sewn insert or top cover, made from blue...
Slightly OT perhaps.....but while researching a factory painting I found that many of the companies who will sell you a factory painting will make...
I'm not getting a First Nations vibe; and don't recognize the signature. Kind of cute though.
Welcome, and sorry for your recent loss.
If it is the right size, it could have been made to cover a violin; goes on top, inside the case to provide additional protection from scratches...
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