Thursday, 5 July 2018

Folk art carved articulated figure

A 19th C carved figure that is believed to be originally from Quebec, Canada since it was acquired a few years ago from a folk art dealer who resided in Boucherville, Quebec.  Interestingly short arms with finger details.  No signs of this having been a jig doll, but considerable signs of use/play.  11 inches tall.





Folk art carved jig doll

Only 6 inches tall with a great patina.  He comes from South Carolina and had a hat pin which was used to make him dance.







Carved and painted jig doll

He appears to have been made to represent a porter or bellboy given that he has bags instead of hands.  8 inches tall.