Old Carved Wooden Ball (Jug!) in Cage Whimsy with Ball on Top beaded this would be it

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I found this collage at the flea market and really loved the juxtaposition of the cutout fish (I believe painted on photo paper

that put it over the top

Old Carved Wooden Ball (Jug!) in Cage Whimsy with Ball on Top beaded this would be itOne of the things I love most about old folk carved whimsies is that even when representing fairly common forms chain links, or balls in cages they show infinite variety and reflect the skill and personality of their maker. This is the first one I've seen where the form inside the "cage" has a flattish bottom and a little carved handle on one side, and if you peer inside you can see its rounded shoulders with the shape of a little cork or plug at top!