Not an especially skillful carving, but it's one I'd be inclined to have an ongoing conversation with, encouraging this young fellow to cheer up a bit! I've got a bit of a weakness for what might be described as portraits of the artist as a young man (or young woman!) and would venture to guess this was indeed a self-portrait, maybe carved in art class,  capturing its maker in a moment of youthful angst.

9 3/4" x 7 5/8" x 5/8" thick, with a dark stain and varnish over top. Very good. condition, maybe 1960s or so.