Huge Folk Art Lobster Claw Face! vintage Acoma as is the case now

as is the case now

Just shy of 10" in diameter

This gorgeous box is a fine example of Yosegi-zaiku

and very lovely

and especially the bleeding blue and black of the eyes

Huge Folk Art Lobster Claw Face! vintage Acoma as is the case nowOh the weird and wonderful things people have made! I think of painted lobster claws like this as coastal New England's answer to British vertebrae bone painted in the likeness of John Wesley. I believe this huge hand painted claw likely dates to the early 20th century, and, found in Maine, would guess that is likely where it originated. Really, who doesn't need one of these?! 11 1 8" l x 4 1 2" t x 2 3 8" d and in great condition. It does not seem