Carnivalesque Old Carved Pine Ball in Cage Whimsy with Four Round Feet mid-century piggy bank which immediately reminded me of

which immediately reminded me of the powerful portraits of South African born

13 1/2 t x 3 5/16 d x 4 9/16 handle and in good antique condition

A perfect exemplification of the fact that inexpensive little things can deliver as much pleasure and aesthetic satisfaction as "significant" ones

Plus this great green flourish at the front of her purple hat

but I suppose it was worn over layers--perhaps the parka of an Arctic explorer

Carnivalesque Old Carved Pine Ball in Cage Whimsy with Four Round Feet mid-century piggy bank which immediately reminded me ofA large one and a fun one, with the round finial and four round feet feeling like very playful reiterations of the ball inside the cage. I keep thinking of it carnivalesque, with the form a little like the "big top" itself or like a cage on wheels with wild animal inside! Carved of pine and very well done, with a strong sculptural presence. 7" t x 2 11 16" w x 2 11 16" w. Earlier 20th century, nice dry patina. There is one old very well done repair to