Old Slatted Painted Pine Wall Box wood art I'd guess there was once

I'd guess there was once more vivid color on the top--one can still see some red

with this dog-protagonist placed in quite the enviable spot

12 7/8" wide x 10 1/4" deep (11 1/4" including handle) x 6 1/2" tall

Love love love

fantastically expressive from branches to roots

Old Slatted Painted Pine Wall Box wood art I'd guess there was onceThe top slat on this old handmade wall box holder is very well worn all along the top edge, telegraphing that it was much used, which is not surprising as it seems to me quite a useful thing, readily hung from two sturdy hooks on the back and perfect for holding newspapers or magazines or mail or old long handled wooden spoons or whatever. Sturdy as can be, stained dark brown, and with sweet hand painted yellow green details on the decorative pieces