Very Sweet Folk Art Cow random industries candlesticks or on the guest room

or on the guest room door in anticipation of--one day in the future--a dear houseguest

And it makes a great whistle by blowing into the large hole on its side near the tail

I believe it dates to sometime between the late 20s and 1945

Box measures 7 7/8" x 4" x 1 1/4"

Very Sweet Folk Art Cow random industries candlesticks or on the guest roomThis sweet thing, how to resist? I don't she's especially old, but she does pay homage to primitively carved animals of earlier times, including with real hair (I'm not quite sure of what variety!) for her tail. Wonderfully folky and very charming I think, with a detailed udder underneath! 9 3 8" long x 6 3 8" tall x 3 1 8" wide. Polychrome over wood I believe, and in good, sturdy condition.