Long Whittled Whimsy with Ball in Cage inside Cage, 17 Inches unique basket made for brushing the rim

made for brushing the rim of a hat

who feel like sisters across time

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Long Whittled Whimsy with Ball in Cage inside Cage, 17 Inches unique basket made for brushing the rimI like whimsies that feel singular, product of the particular skills and sensibilities of their particular makers, almost like portraits. This one is of that sort the carver was not concerned with fineness or perfection, but they were creative and ambitious making each segment different, and one with a rare ball inside a cage inside a cage! I also really like long thin whimsies of an architectural nature, feeling almost like levels or rulers taking