Lot 0030

Figural whimsey with two caged balls, carved man's head

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Figural whimsey with two caged balls, carved man's head

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Title: Figural whimsey with two caged balls, carved man's head

Provenance/Additional Info: This figural whimsey carving has two caged balls, with a man's head on top. The man has strong features, and a somewhat medieval looking hat and hair style, perhaps modeled after a chess piece? It measures 9 3/4" high by 2 1/4" by 2 1/4". It is carved from pine with a light stain finish. It is inscribed "W O K" on the bottom. The condition is excellent, and age appears to be mid 20th century.

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