Folk Art Milkmaid Bottle Carrier with Six Bottles carved mother of pearl with pins at the shoulders

with pins at the shoulders to allow one to move his arms (gently) up and down

I am not entirely certain of the wood

it’s pure gorgeousness—first in terms of the structure

but I see this particular bull as a symbol of fortitude and perseverance

Folk Art Milkmaid Bottle Carrier with Six Bottles carved mother of pearl with pins at the shouldersI was thinking this would make a great way to serve up small batches of various cocktails for a party on the patio, or a variety of juices for breakfast. (Really the perfect thing if one ran a b&b!) One could also fill the bottles with flowers from the garden to turn this milkmaid into an earth goddess! I really love her in her white dress and hat, and with the weight balanced squarely on her on her shoulders she serves as quite a sturdy handle for