SOLD Carved Figure in Wood and Leather Boat or Sled, Antique Folk Art Carving odd fellows ceremonial key with pointy tip at the

with pointy tip at the bottom--are just terrific

notable for the painted tips of their handles

but think this is an especially nice one

but I'm pretty certain its meant to be a kangaroo

leading to what became known as “starvation winter in 1883-4

SOLD Carved Figure in Wood and Leather Boat or Sled, Antique Folk Art Carving odd fellows ceremonial key with pointy tip at theThis one I purchased from the same New England dealer as the figure and animal group I just listed; I know from her that she found this one separate from those, but they have quite a similar feeling and color scheme too. What I find especially amazing is the vessel inside of which this figure snuggly fits the bottom is carved of wood, and the top is hardened, dark green painted (now very crusty) leather, which is hinged at the back corners and lifts