This 19th century netsuke carved by the artist Kumu depicts a boar in miniature wood form, representing the type of functional ornamental toggle that Japanese men suspended from their kimono sashes to secure small containers. The work exemplifies the refined craftsmanship characteristic of Edo period netsuke artisans, who achieved remarkable anatomical detail and expressive character in pieces measuring just a few centimeters. The boar subject, rendered in carved wood, demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the animal's muscular form and distinctive features within the constraints of the miniature format.