Fabulous Carved Folk Art Man and Boat with Moveable Arms and Rudder handheld counter I love that it feels

I love that it feels super mid-century but also very much product of singular sensibility

with some other writing below the signature that I cannot make it

and great in the hand--I would probably hang it on the wall (probably via a couple of tiny nails between the teeth) or simply set it on a tray with a few other lovely and interesting things

I'm not sure if these wonderful tiny carved wooden spoons were made for a dollhouse or what

what a great thing to stash a few things inside for safe keeping

Fabulous Carved Folk Art Man and Boat with Moveable Arms and Rudder handheld counter I love that it feelsThis is one that you really want to see up close and hold in your hands to fully appreciate the warmth and charm it is dripping with! The little whittled figure at the rear of the barge is very lovingly done, with pins at the shoulders to allow one to move his arms (gently) up and down, and curiously, a snap glued to the top of his head, I assume just as a hat! I have a feeling the rudder beside him was the maker's proudest accomplishment, carefully