Handcarved Vintage Light Wood Whimsy Chain with Balls in Cages animal decoration large (and heavy

large (and heavy

with a perfect mix of scrapes

so not visible when worn

I believe he dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and was made in India

the properties of divine guardian of Shiva- Nandi

Handcarved Vintage Light Wood Whimsy Chain with Balls in Cages animal decoration large (and heavyI've been really loving diving into new genres of things, especially within the realm of folk art, and one of them is carved wooden whimsies like this chain, carved from one piece of wood. I can't even imagine having the ability first to to envision and then execute something like this, but I am so glad there are carvers out there who have and do! I purchased this piece, and two other whimsy chains, from a dealer in Maine, from whom I understand they