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Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved "Ball in Cage" Obelisk Whimsy Sculpture

$450
£341.45
€390.42
CA$628.53
A$698.84
CHF 364.89
MX$8,506.56
NOK 4,655.89
SEK 4,362.35
DKK 2,913.75
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About the Item

Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' obelisk sculpture whittled from one continuous piece of wood and adhered to a wooden plinth base, circa 1940s. The carved supports holding the two balls in place lack refinement, enhancing the crude / outsider style of the work. Appealing decorative object with only minor wear consistent with age (patina/general wear consistent with age/use along with evidence of the adhesive used to connect the obelisk to the base). H: 8" x D: 3.25" x L: 3.25"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear consistent with age (patina/general wear consistent with age/use along with evidence of the adhesive used to connect the obelisk to the base).
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000046401stDibs: LU1444239696342

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