Vintage Folk Art Bottle Whimsy with Ladder, Axe, Cross pastels There are a few small

There are a few small stains on the backing fabric

This is one of several just in drawings by Helen Wagner Malta (1912-1975)

I believe this one likely dates to the first half of the 20th century and was made by a member of the Sámi or Saami culture

The frame shows wear and what I believe is a some old paint along the left edge--I would probably leave as is myself because I am lazy that way

It is signed (initialed) to the right of the right paw print

Vintage Folk Art Bottle Whimsy with Ladder, Axe, Cross pastels There are a few smallFound in Maine, this bottle whimsy is not a very old one, but I find these so mind boggling I'll never pass them by if I can help it. The one is housed in a vintage medicine bottle with graduated measure in the sides, and houses a carved ladder, axe, cross, and what I'd guess is a sword, all of which will shuffle around just a bit when shook, but not a lot. 5" t x 1 3 4" w x 1" d and in very good condition. There is a visible split in the surface of