Charming Old Carved, Painted Whimsy with Linked Balls in Cages weaving and rather like it always

and rather like it always existed

but looks great and is structurally sound

particularly along one side near the top edge

10" tall X 9" long X 7" wide

Charming Old Carved, Painted Whimsy with Linked Balls in Cages weaving and rather like it alwaysI'd never seen a painted or colorfully stained wooden whimsy before this one, and a little searching confirms they're pretty rare (And the colorful little carved balls inside of this one remind me of one of my other favorite things, clay marbles!) I believe this one likely dates to the early 20th century, and I believe is pine. All carved from one piece of wood, and it certainly must have taken some effort to get to paint those balls inside their