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

Unidentified Artist

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

Unidentified Artist

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

On View

Currently not on view

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