American polychrome carved wooden figural soldier whirligig with inset glass eyes on wooden base - High Museum of Art

American polychrome carved wooden figural soldier whirligig with inset glass eyes on wooden base

Artist once known

American polychrome carved wooden figural soldier whirligig with inset glass eyes on wooden base

Details

Title

American polychrome carved wooden figural soldier whirligig with inset glass eyes on wooden base

Artist/Maker

Artist once known

Date

ca. 19th century

Medium

Carved and polychromed wood with glass

Dimensions

13 inches high

Credit

Gift from the Levine Folk Art Collection

Accession #

2021.508

Location

Currently not on view

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