Beautiful Old Frog or Fish Gig with Sculptural Make Do Driftwood Handle little wooden owl I've looked at a fair

I've looked at a fair number of these antique hand-writing practice notebooks at this point and think the content in this one is especially excellent

with the only challenge being picking a favorite pose and then fixing it in place with a couple of strategically placed little nails--under a knee or foot for example

and continues to do so every time that I look at it

in her ruffled bodice and adornments

There is a small stain to the back page of the booklet and light wear to the edges of the box

Beautiful Old Frog or Fish Gig with Sculptural Make Do Driftwood Handle little wooden owl I've looked at a fairReally a beautiful and special feeling make do thing, which I believe would have been used for hunting (impaling) frogs. The fork is iron, and the handle driftwood, super smooth and with wonderful sculptural form. (Photos do no justice, and can't convey how nice to hold, either.) To my eye and sensibilities, a perfect object born of necessity, resourcefully constructed, and about as poetic as it gets. Found in the Midwest. 15 5 8" l x 3 1 8" w and in