Old Carved Ladies Leg (Large Pipe Tamper?) folk art guns which I'd guess were likely

which I'd guess were likely the dates of birth of the three children of the woman who owned this

would be fantastic for a giant peony or lily

The rest of him is in great shape

Just a beauty of a vase

Beautiful warm dry wood patina to the horse

Old Carved Ladies Leg (Large Pipe Tamper?) folk art guns which I'd guess were likelyIt would have been a pretty big pipe that this carving would have tamped, presuming that was its original purpose, but in any event it makes a pretty great tabletop carving now, resting on the flat end, and also balancing on the knee either heel up or toe down! I love the shape and detailing on the low heeled, tall boot, and there is some texture to the leg, too, as if wearing thickly knit tights! 3 7 8" tall measured knee to foot (as displayed) x 2 1