Object of the Day: A Sweet Doggie

This ceramic figurine of a Westie dog probably dates to the 1930’s. His quizzical expression is accentuated by gold-painted eyes, eyebrows and whiskers which match the details on his pointed ears, little feet and carrot tail. The figurine is glazed with an opalescent finish which playfully gives him a sense of motion and life.


The reverse of the sculpture is signed in pencil. Time has worn some of the writing away, but from what I can still see it says, “by Raymond Kane, Klamath Falls Oregeon.” Despite its desert landscape, Klamath Falls is known for its geothermal waters. Since being founded in 1867 as Linkville, Klamath Falls has been the home to many a talented folk artist.