Funny Faces "Emotions" Surprise Drawing, c. 1980 kachina circa 1930s-40s

circa 1930s-40s

as a means of responding to the changed conditions of its mid-20th century context

but when not in use I would set it on a credenza or coffee table to admire everyday

My favorite thing about this carved letter opener are the very finely done tiny ears

It measures 3 1/8" tall

Funny Faces "Emotions" Surprise Drawing, c. 1980 kachina circa 1930s-40sIn removing another drawing from its frame (the graphite drawing of wolf, bear, raven, and dreamcatcher currently in the shop), I found this one, sandwiched behind it, which made for a fun surprise! I just love envisioning the pleasure of the @12 year old or so who I'd guess made it, drawing all of these faces and expressions, which wonderfully date it to the early years of Atari I think. I personally can remember drawing dog faces just like the one