Abstract wooden carving/why did I buy this???

[owleyes]

Do you ever see something that you felt compelled to buy, then wonder what possessed you to do so anyway?? I literally can’t remember why I bought this. I don’t typically like abstract work and at 14” long I have no place for it. I have no idea what it is, and neither did the seller. It’s a bit carved out, about 4” diameter. Let me know if you know what it is...

 

[GaRebel1861]

Whatever it is, you’ve got the only one that I’ve ever seen.

 

[unclemac]

...ever hear the urban legend about the lovers lane .... and the insane man with the hook?

 

[Bodkin]

Boy I hope you got it for a good price! It's.., well.., interesting.

 

[Worm-Slicer]

Looks like an arm wearing clothing and bony witch's fingers coming out of the clothing.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Do you ever see something that you felt compelled to buy, then wonder what possessed you to do so anyway?? I literally can’t remember why I bought this. I don’t typically like abstract work and at 14” long I have no place for it. I have no idea what it is, and neither did the seller. It’s a bit carved out, about 4” diameter. Let me know if you know what it is...

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Look up Chinese Root Carvings or Chinese Natural Root Carvings or Chinese Abstract Root Carvings. Some are of people, animals, and some are just left in the natural or abstract state, like what you have here.

 

[Tnmountains]

I have seen weather worn cedar roots that look kinda like that. Kinda sorta

 

[lairmo]

"Twiggy's mama" from the Blair Witch...lol

 

[Reanm8er]

Cool piece, make a nice gift for an abstract friend!

 

[A2coins]

You bought it because you are a tnetter and we are a strange lot lol

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

I think it is awesome.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

It is cool. I once bought an ant hill filled with molten aluminum for whatever reason

 

[owleyes]

Thanks all! Feeling better about my purchase

 

[TimberCrack]

make a nice halloween decoration....