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Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms

$950
$1,25024% Off
£719.54
£946.7624% Off
€826.36
€1,087.3224% Off
CA$1,331.26
CA$1,751.6624% Off
A$1,447.35
A$1,904.4124% Off
CHF 767.39
CHF 1,009.7224% Off
MX$17,350.04
MX$22,82924% Off
NOK 9,753.08
NOK 12,83324% Off
SEK 8,935.15
SEK 11,756.7824% Off
DKK 6,176.02
DKK 8,126.3424% Off

About the Item

Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (oil can) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is handmade with a doll head and arms and a tin can body. A very unique and cool piece of decor! Dimensions: 32.25" H x 10" W x 6.5" D.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU936615755292

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