Six Links Carved Whimsy Chain Priests of Pallas souvenir There are a wide array

There are a wide array of Daruma out there

I think the design is really lovely

I think they are just great little objects

but I think it is absolutely fantastic

)--took the trouble to drill holes through the wood in order to stitch through its little pink nose and those great button eyes

Six Links Carved Whimsy Chain Priests of Pallas souvenir There are a wide arrayI never tire of these carved whimsy chains, as even carving a two link chain seems like a miracle to me, and even fairly simple ones have their own distinct personalities. I like the rustic ness of this one and its relatively large and fat links; it feels a bit more like one carved by a prisoner than an end of the day leisurely whittler! 5 3 4" long x 1 1 16" wide x 5 16" thick. Definitely with some age, but no notable cracks or splits. A nice one