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Handmade Folk Art Articulated Wooden Figure, 1950s USA

$845
£643.45
€740.92
CA$1,197.44
A$1,288.02
CHF 688.35
MX$15,182.05
NOK 8,678.53
SEK 7,933.82
DKK 5,535.89

About the Item

Interesting wooden mid-century Folk-Art human form from the American east coast. Teaching model illustrating how to properly life a heavy item. Handmade from pine and chipboard with articulated and posable joints. Beautiful piece of folk-art and American history.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1853335754942

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