Curious Old Deep Relief Portrait Carving hand-carved spoons I've long been admiring sets

I've long been admiring sets of stone blocks like this for years

and great addition to the collection of any box lover (like me

I'd guess earlyish 20th c

This lovely otter is by Richard Thompkins (1930-1995)

and one white spot on the surface

Curious Old Deep Relief Portrait Carving hand-carved spoons I've long been admiring setsPhotos don't really do justice to the this carving, which comes off looking a bit rougher and more rustic than it really is, which is quite beautifully done. It is a curious one though! What to make of this figure, who appears to have a second set of eye balls, up on his eyelids? I would think he is likely meant to be a priest or monk, with skullcap on his head, deeply carved hood open over one should, and neatly buttoned collar at his neck so then