Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial seated woman with book Either Penobscot or Micmac (Northeastern

Either Penobscot or Micmac (Northeastern Native American

but would guess a chamberpot

And the bottom of the box is the first I've seem with wood sides

native to Southeast Asia

with their pressed mark just below the handle

Terrific Old Cream Painted Ball in Cage Whimsy with Finial seated woman with book Either Penobscot or Micmac (NortheasternThis is definitely among my favorite whimsies I've had in the shop wonderful form with tiered finial the topper of which almost feels like a fisted hand softened with age and wear; terrific old cream colored paint, and just a great presence. Late 19th early 20th century I believe, with some paint loss, which I think just makes it better. 4 7 8" t x 1 1 2".