Painted Wooden Dog with a Fishing Line and Fish, Black and Tan, 10 Inches Tall

This painted wooden dog is 10 inches tall and sits upright. The body is black, with tan on the muzzle, the chest and the inside of the legs, yellow rings around the eyes, and short white lines for whiskers. A thin line drops in front of its face to a small turquoise fish with a red tail.

Hand-painted wooden animals with funny poses are a favorite at craft markets in Thailand and Laos, and fishing is a daily pastime along the Mekong and in village ponds. The fish hangs free, so keep it away from small children. Dust the dog with a soft cloth and do not soak the paint.

Naree picked it for Uniquely Thai Lao TV.