Expressionistically Carved Man with Mustache Bust nautical making it perfect for serving—I

making it perfect for serving—I am picturing it right now filled with pasta primavera

all of which measure about 12 x 8 x 1/4”

The fixed handle is carved wood--notched just above and just below the lip

This and the rest from what I understand came from a  sketchbook of drawings Malta did in the 1930s or so

Expressionistically Carved Man with Mustache Bust nautical making it perfect for serving—IHard not to feel deeply empathetic toward this guy, who I love so much for the expressionistic manner in which his face is carved, which make it seem as if the carver felt a great sense of urgency, and which gives the piece a terrific immediacy. Perhaps a portrait of a specific individual, or a self portrait, or maybe just a poignant portrait of existential dread. 4 3 4" tall x 2 3 16" wide x 1 1 2" deep. I think pine, with black ink (I think maybe