SOLD Carved Figure in Wood and Leather Boat or Sled, Antique Folk Art Carving cloth legs forming a sort of puppy

forming a sort of puppy arch

painterly application

Perhaps Latin or South American

and I think quite a work of art

A hanger (wire might be best) could be added to the back for hanging

SOLD Carved Figure in Wood and Leather Boat or Sled, Antique Folk Art Carving cloth legs forming a sort of puppyThis 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