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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;wlwhittier, post: 4521134, member: 76316&quot;]It&#039;s 13⅛&quot; wide X 9&quot; high; the relief is a bit more than ⅜&quot;, and the ground is roughly ⅝&quot; thick; it weighs 37 ounces. The panel is a fine grained, dense hardwood.</p><p><br /></p><p>The dissimilarity shows as subtle but perceptible changes in texture, depth and detail, which I believe results from having two different carvers. The left wing (her right wing) is sharper, less blurred than the other; many details in the foliage have the same minor but consistent variations, left to right. There are very few tool marks, and the quality of the facing ground is near perfectly flat &amp; smooth, as are all edges and the back.</p><p><br /></p><p>Deep in some fine crevices are what may be remnants of a previous finish; the upper ~1½&quot; shows spotting that are perhaps mold stains.</p><p><br /></p><p>An angelic face, youthfully serene, gazes out. She has a hint of a navel, but then, somewhat like a Mermaid, her humanity transforms into a skirt of natural foliage; is this a wood-nymph? There&#039;s a story here...but I am without any clue what is being told, or by whom.</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope a few of you will recognize her, and be familiar with her true place in the firmament. I&#039;ll be most grateful for your sharing of that glorious tale. Thanks for lookin&#039;!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]398431[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]398432[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]398433[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]398434[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]398435[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]398436[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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