Lovely and Delicate Pair of Maine Folk Art Pipers us history imparting a feeling of the

imparting a feeling of the infinite

11 5/8” t x 4 1/4” w x 1” d

First image is a composite

I am fairly certain this beautiful tall wicker basket

dating to 1802

Lovely and Delicate Pair of Maine Folk Art Pipers us history imparting a feeling of theSuch a sweet pair it seems right they should stay together, one a sandpiper and the other a black bellied plover I believe, both of which would scurry around the seashores of Maine, which I believe is where they originated. Such magical creatures to watch in action, and I think these carvings due full justice to their delicacy and elegance and light on their feet precision. And how to beat those fields of black dots against creamy white? Plover (black