Brooding Naive Portrait

This unusual and slightly unsettling visage was hand-carved from a heavy slab of mahogany. The subject’s expression is a bit downcast, but— those cheekbones! Age and provenance unknown (possibly Haitian, mid 20th century). Signed “Austen” on the reverse. Sits upright unaided, but also has a brass hook for hanging.

10” x 7”