Black Americana Painted Wooden Folk Art Woman Keyholder needlepoint " certainly imparts it with

" certainly imparts it with a similar sense of reverence

Very good vintage condition (I'd guess this piece dates to the 1940s or 50s

4 1/2" across where handle meets brush

and at once subtle and attention getting

and a reminder of the seashore anytime one wears it

Black Americana Painted Wooden Folk Art Woman Keyholder needlepoint " certainly imparts it withI really love the manner in which this woman's face was painted, to my eye imparting her with a great sense of warmth and beauty, and made even better by the fabric framing her face, creating a fantastic play of stripes and angles. I'd guess the hooks were meant to hold keys or such, but they do easily screw out should one want to rid this piece of function. Some fraying to the thin fabric, so this is a bit delicate, but in solid shape structurally,