Carved and Painted Seagull on Driftwood mended and all carved from one

and all carved from one piece of wood with no notable chips

All the legs move back and forth with ease

changing just about right down the middle of the back

There are 17 pieces in total

and Frankenstein-like nails right above the ears (wrapped with thread)

Carved and Painted Seagull on Driftwood mended and all carved from oneOne sees a fair number of seagulls on driftwood when poking around the coast of Maine, but this one struck me as quite lovely and nicely done, and definitely with some age to it. The gull is carved of wood, with the wings made individually and inserted into recesses carved in the body. The legs are steel wire, inserted into the driftwood, holding the gull firmly in place. Nice aging to the paint, and I think it's good from 360 degrees. Appriox 7 1 4"