American polychrome carved wooden figural man whirligig wearing top hat on domed base, damage to left foot - High Museum of Art

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American polychrome carved wooden figural man whirligig wearing top hat on domed base, damage to left foot - High Museum of Art

American polychrome carved wooden figural man whirligig wearing top hat on domed base, damage to left foot

Artist once known

American polychrome carved wooden figural man whirligig wearing top hat on domed base, damage to left foot

Details

Title

American polychrome carved wooden figural man whirligig wearing top hat on domed base, damage to left foot

Artist/Maker

Artist once known

Date

ca. early 20th century

Medium

Carved and polychromed wood

Dimensions

31 1/4 x 8 x 23 1/2 inches

Credit

Gift from the Levine Folk Art Collection

Accession #

2022.95

Location

Currently not on view

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