SOLD Nice Old Chip Carved Stars on Wooden Plaque (or Very Large Trivet) slab platter I've seen a few others

I've seen a few others of these meant to represent bunches of grapes

and I think altogether achieves a perfect balance of softness

such that one half of the loon is more of dark gray-green

and what I believe is a butterfly

SOLD Nice Old Chip Carved Stars on Wooden Plaque (or Very Large Trivet) slab platter I've seen a few othersWith a super warm patina to pine and carefully hand carved stars highlighted with red paint, I just thought this was a pretty and satisfying old thing, which one could hang on the wall or set at the center of the table. On the back is the beginning of a sketch which clearly was discarded in favor of what was to be, as well as a hook for hanging, though I'd be more inclined to hang it on the square. 12 x 11 7 8 x 7 8 and in very good condition, early