Folk Art, Whirligig

Folk Art, Whirligig, Image 1

Wind turns propeller and crankshaft causing the man to seemingly work hard cranking shaft. Vertical framing blooks [wood] display original sage green paint; gentleman's body painted red; head/face painted black... his remining hair looks to be rubber. The maker incorporated early auto parts and used beads and pinheads for coat buttons, eyes, and nose... mouth is carved.

Date: 1900-1930'ish

Measurement: Height: 20" measured on 4" block of wood; width: 19"; depth: 9.75"

Material: Iron, sheet iron and wood

Condition: Very good

$1,575

SKU: 710-64

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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