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

Pretty great I think

carved with skill and I’d say a precisionist’s disposition—I would not be surprised if its maker also carved very detailed tiny furniture

Overall size is 14" x 17"

I'm not quite sure why it is that old pull toys appeal to me so much

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.