Wise Looking Man, Old Carved Burl Folk Art Bust hanging slate Wood in 1919 in Pennsylvania

Wood in 1919 in Pennsylvania

early 20th c

including in a partial headstand

I love how visceral the hand of the carver is in this one

near the Vermont border

Wise Looking Man, Old Carved Burl Folk Art Bust hanging slate Wood in 1919 in PennsylvaniaI believe this carving was made by the same person as the burl wolf with bared fangs also listed today, found together and with a similar manner to the carvings, though this guy feels like a calm sage, to counter to wilder instincts! (Specifically, he looks like a judge to me, carefully listening to both sides of the argument. ) Really quite a wonderful carving I think, very expressive face and with the natural form of the burl giving him quite an