Ball in Cage on Chain, Old Folk Art Whimsy Carving signed mannequin and it is possible that

and it is possible that both dogs and sleds once sat upon a wood or bone plinth

with a lushness and energy and sense joy

) Wonderful array of faces

this one I am fairly  certain representing St

and then this array of toy figures and animals arranged on the chair beside him

Ball in Cage on Chain, Old Folk Art Whimsy Carving signed mannequin and it is possible thatAnother week, another carved whimsy, because I love them in all of their variety, and you snap them up as soon as a find them. This one from a dealer in Pennsylvania who always brings a wonderful trove to Brimfield. Earlier 20th century I believe, with a really nice shape to the links, satisfying carve marks all over (I really like it when one can feel the long labor of whittling that ball into round) , and a nice warm dry patina. With graphite marks