Architectural Quadruple Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy domino cards with a wonderful presence

with a wonderful presence

I think the combo of mauve + black striped hat and creamy white alligatored paint of the face (and underneath of the coat revealed as the wind catches it) is pretty hard to beat

is the recipient of two NEA fellowships

I assume this sweet little doll was made long ago from a wooden clothespin

to remind one to be a trusty friend

Architectural Quadruple Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy domino cards with a wonderful presenceThis tall (or long) whimsy I believe is pretty old, but I love how much it reads like a modern sculpture, almost like a mini Donald Judd! It stands up vertically on its own like a tower, but is also great on its side. There is some variation in the size and shape of the "balls" a couple of then more ovular than round and it seems that a couple of the shelves or walls separating them might have been repaired at some point (it's hard to tell one can see