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This probably represents the Chinese God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming, riding his tiger and grasping a gold "sycee" (Ingot) in his right hand for some unseen recipient. Many comparable figural carvings with bone teeth and eyes added were produced in the late 20th century, after wood-carving and other Chinese artistic endeavors began recovering from the oppressive Cultural Revolution of 1965-75. Yours is particularly well-preserved.
Best regards,
Bill H.
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