This is one of those lidded boxes on a pedestal from some Russian Olive burl. The pedestal and finial are dyed dunno wood. It's about 10.5" x 4.25". I struggle with getting the proportions right between the stick, the box, and the finial. The parts aren't glued yet but to me the pedestal seems like it should be smaller or at least thinner, the finial seems too small. What do you folks think?
OK, I took the great advice offered and made a new stick for the pedestal. The last 3 pics are with the new stick. And a couple of the pics are more straight on. It's glued now so it is what it is. But now what do you think?