Large Jointed Wooden Jumping Jack Clown with Great Old Paint mottled a member of WAC

a member of WAC

and the the sweetgrass on the sides and lip has been braided and woven in both single and double strands

but I love it even more knowing its origins and that its brown body

which points straight to tiny boat filled with sailors far on the horizon

Large Jointed Wooden Jumping Jack Clown with Great Old Paint mottled a member of WACOver time I've found a few of these late 19th early 20th century handmade clowns, with pull strings hanging down from the back which will raise arms and legs when tugged. Only the arms are still strung on this guy, but it's his terrific blue and red polka dotted paint job that immediately sold me, and this brown paint on the lower part of his face which could be a giant smile, or a beard, or ruffled clown collar. For me, just the right amount of