Three Balls in Cage Carved Pine Whimsy orange box or just to throw over

or just to throw over the shoulders on a cool spring or fall evening sitting outside

I do think it's nice to have a painting or two like this around--nostagic-feeling

and I believe it dates from the early 20th century when it would have been used as a festival dance mask

source: Indigo Arts

A really charming vase with a wonderful

Three Balls in Cage Carved Pine Whimsy orange box or just to throw overThis is one of a a number of old pine carved whimsies I purchased together and believe were all made by one American carver, first half of the 20th century I believe. This one was pretty finely but not fussily done, with the balls rolling around easily in the cage, with nice detailing at the ends (which are not quite flat, so it is best laying horizontally.) Great warm patina to the dry wood and in good shape; there are a couple of hairline cracks to