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Extraordinary collection of carved figures with hand made clothing from a Northeastern logging scene, c. 1910
 

Man with a hinged jaw, man with an axe, two men with a large saw, and man with a hammer from logging scene
 
Beaver fishing lure
Beaver fishing lure
Carved lion's head
Large, strong carved lion's head
Carved snake
Carved snake
Carved Man
Carved man
Carved stone polar bearCarved stone polar bearCarved stone polar bear
Three carved stone polar bears from Alaska
Carving
Carved Tasmanian devil?
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Beaver fishing lureThis is a fishing lure in the form of a beaver. It has a wood body with carved detail on the tail, ears, and teeth, metal tacks for eyes, and sheet metal legs. An arrow shaped cavity was carved in the belly and filled with lead for weight. It is in very good old, used condition with weathered paint on the legs and traces of white paint on the teeth. The size is 8 1/2" long by 3 3/4" wide by 2 1/4" high. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: CRSP.   Beaver fishing lure ... From above ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

Carved lion's headThis is a very striking and strong wood carving of a lion's head. It was probably made from walnut, and is finished in a glossy varnish. The carving is quite detailed and extremely impressive. It is approximately 21" high by 12 1/2" wide by 11" deep. It is in excellent condition, and was likely done about the 1950's give or take. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: CCCH.   Carved lion's head ... Another angle ... Third angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos:   Carved lion's head ... Another angle ... Third angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

Next is an extraordinary collection of hand carved, jointed and movable figures which at one time made up a motorized logging scene. The mechanism is no longer, but the figures remain. This grouping includes individual people, all with very distinct looks; a pair of wood sawyers, and a man on a wood wagon (with the mechanism underneath).

All the people were hand carved and painted. Some of the heads turn, and one has a lower jaw which opens and closes. All the clothing is original, and includes leather boots, hand knit hats and scarves, shirts, coats, and pants. Most of the arms and legs were made out of copper tubing which was then flattened and formed with great detail, including fingers. The bodies and heads are wood.

This very folky grouping is now mounted on individual two tiered bases. The figures came from Northern New Hampshire or Maine. While there is some wear, and loss to the clothing, they are in generally very good to excellent condition. They were probably made around 1910, give or take a few years. Following is a listing of the pieces, their actual size, the size of the bases, and the price. They are priced both individually and as a collection. For purchase of several, please contact us for a quote. Inventory Code: ATTR.

 

A. Rifleman: 8" by 4 1/2" high, by 2 1/2" wide. Base 5 7/8" by 10 3/4" $450.00.   Image ... One side ... The other side ... Front view ... From above ... Back view.

 

D. Man with beard, heavy coat and hat: 6" by 2 1/2" by 2 1/2". Base 5 1/2" by 5 1/2" $375.00.   Image ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.

 

E. Man with oil can: 6" by 2 1/2" by 3 1/2". Base 5 3/4 by 6". $400.00.   Image ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back.

 

F. Man with long arm, hand extended. His jaw is hinged to open and close (the boss?): 5 1/2" by 3" by 3". Base 5 3/4" by 5 1/4". $325.00.   Image ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.

 

G. Man with hammer: 5" by 4" by 2 1/2". Base 6 1/4" by 6 3/4" $400.00.   Image ... From above ... One side ... The other side.

 

H. Man with axe: 5 3/4" by 3 3/4" by 4". Base 6 1/2" by 7 1/4" $400.00.   Closeup ... Overall ... One side ... The other side ... Back.

 

I. Two sawyers: 15" by 4" wide by 4 3/4" high. Base 19" by 7 1/4" $750.00.   One side ... The other side ... Closeup of both ... Closeup of one man ... Closeup of the other man.

 

J. Man on wood wagon: 12 1/2" by 6" by 7 1/4". Base 9 1/4" by 18 7/8" $625.00. One side ... The other side ... Closeup ... A second closeup ... Third closeup ... From above ... Front view ... Back view.

Man This is a primitively carved man with a hat, bare feet, and rolled up pants legs. He is walking. His facial features have an almost oriental look, however, these do not show in the photo. This man is chip carved a little coarsely. He was probably made around the 1940's or 50's. There hat brim is missing in the front from a long ago loss, but he in in otherwise excellent condition, with a good patina to the pine wood. The man is 6" high, 3" long, 1 1/2" wide. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: PCOA.   One side view ... Front view ... Second view ... Third view.

Carved snakeThis is a carved and painted folk art snake. It has good decoration and is coiled as if to strike. There is a wonderful little carved piece nailed to the bottom to make it stand up higher. The snake is in fairly good condition with a worn surface and nicely aged paint. It is about 7 1/2" by 5" by 5", probably from the mid 20th century. The price is $110.00. Inventory code: TKHA-A.   Carved snake, with a soda can for scale ... From above ... Another angle ... Back view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Eigth view ... From below ... Closeup from below.
Some much larger photos:   Carved snake, with a soda can for scale ... From above ... Another angle ... Back view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Eigth view ... From below ... Closeup from below.

Carved stone polar bearThis is a carved stone polar bear from a collection of Alaskan folk art. It is carved from green stone, polished very smooth. The size is about 8" long by 4 3/4" high by 3 1/4" wide. The condition is very good, with a few minor scratches. It is signed on the bottom "Chupak, Juneau, AK", and has a catalog number painted on the bottom of one foot. We found a bio of the artist here (page down to Chupak). The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: CKAW.   Carved stone polar bear ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... From above ... Back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... With the other two bears.

Carved stone polar bearThe second polar bear from the collection of Alaskan folk art is carved from white and gray stone, with painted eyes. It measures 7" long by 3 1/2" high by about 3 1/2" wide, in excellent condition. It is unsigned, with a painted catalog number on the bottom that is partly worn off. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: CKAO.   Carved stone polar bear ... Another angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... With the other two bears.

Carved stone polar bearThe third and smallest polar bear from the collection of Alaskan folk art is carved from black stone with lighter veins. Its facial features are carved in more detail than the other two bears. It is in very good condition with a chip on the tip of one ear. The size is 4 3/4" long by 2 1/2" high by about 2" wide. It is unsigned, and has a partly worn catalog number painted on the bottom. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: CKAR.   Carved stone polar bear ... Another angle ... Third view ... Side view ... The other side, with a soda can for scale ... Front view ... Back view ... Another back view ... From above ... From below ... With the other two bears.

A Tasmanian devil? 5" long, 3 1/2" high, 1 1/2" wide. The price is $65.00. Inventory Code: PHSK. Image.

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