A charming early 20th-century Indian decorative duck, handmade from richly coloured Sheesham wood and embellished with brass detailing.
 
The combination of warm, naturally grained hardwood and aged brass gives this little sculpture a wonderfully tactile, characterful quality. The hand-worked construction and subtle irregularities add to its charm and are typical of a handmade object rather than a mass-produced decorative piece.
 
A lovely example of traditional Indian craftsmanship, equally at home displayed alongside other collected objects or styled as a standalone piece.
 
Sourced in Canada.