SOLD Carved Figure in Wood and Leather Boat or Sled, Antique Folk Art Carving odd fellows ceremonial key made all the more burdensome

made all the more burdensome by the fact that he has lost his feet

when she was 8 years old

just the right amount of wear

leading to what became known as “starvation winter in 1883-4

It would look fantastic at the center of a table or on a sideboard holding a few huge white lilies

SOLD Carved Figure in Wood and Leather Boat or Sled, Antique Folk Art Carving odd fellows ceremonial key made all the more burdensomeThis one I purchased from the same New England dealer as the figure and animal group I just listed; I know from her that she found this one separate from those, but they have quite a similar feeling and color scheme too. What I find especially amazing is the vessel inside of which this figure snuggly fits the bottom is carved of wood, and the top is hardened, dark green painted (now very crusty) leather, which is hinged at the back corners and lifts