A delightful Dalmatian dog's warm personality and playful nature are conveyed in an exquisite antler carving by Ruben Najera who has an eye for detail. Pretty spots and eyes are from perhaps ink or paint pigments. Bright Dalmatian puppies are born with white fur and no spots until around 4 weeks of age when they start to show. Their breed is pretty old. Spotted dogs are depicted on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs, running alongside chariots. In our day, Dalmatians are associated with firehouses, as mascot companions. Dimensions of this treasure in its entirety are about 2" tall, 1" wide and 1 3/4" deep.
View item
