Nicely Carved Antique Standing Ball in Cage Whimsy Native American portrait painting though the top one is

though the top one is a bit sticky and I don't want to force it

perhaps in a tin that fit inside

interplay of positive and negative/light and dark

With wonderful hand-embroidered face including huge blue eyes and bright red smile showing a few teeth

Overall size is 14" x 17"

Nicely Carved Antique Standing Ball in Cage Whimsy Native American portrait painting though the top one isA nice companion to either or both of the folk art still banks I'm listing today, this is a lovely old ball in cage whimsy with great dry wood patina and nicely sculptural form. Large enough to feel like a small sculpture, but small enough to draw appreciation for the skillfulness of the carving just right. 5 3 4" x 1 5 8" x 1 9 16". Excellent antique condition.