Carved and Painted Wooden Water Carrier Figurine in the East Asian Style

A carved wooden figurine depicting a figure in a squatting position, bearing a wooden yoke with two suspended buckets across the shoulders. The figure is portrayed in traditional dress with a reddish-brown garment secured by a dark-coloured waist sash, and the hair is styled in two symmetrical buns. The buckets feature horizontal banding to simulate traditional cooperage. The carving and finish suggest an East Asian origin, likely produced for the mid-to-late 20th century export or souvenir market. No maker marks, factory stamps, or signatures are visible on the exterior of the piece.
Width: approximately 140 mm.