Sweet Carved, Jointed Folk Art Dog circus man It is just gorgeously constructed

It is just gorgeously constructed

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I love how the grain of the pine gives some wave to this guy's beard

and would guess British

with deceased child at center

Sweet Carved, Jointed Folk Art Dog circus man It is just gorgeously constructedA sweet little carved dog, and a fun one to pose; I especially like him in mid stride position, looking sprightly and as if on an important mission! Quite nicely constructed, with a full range of motion to those four legs, and head and tail moving too. Stands and sits up on his own, with a nice warm patina.. 3 1 2 t x 5 1 4 l x 1 5 16 w and in good condition. There is a small hole is his back; perhaps there was once a dowel that fit into that hole in