Polychrome whirligig - High Museum of Art

Polychrome whirligig

Artist once known

Polychrome whirligig

Details

Title

Polychrome whirligig

Artist/Maker

Artist once known

Date

early 20th century

Medium

Wood and paint

Dimensions

15.5 x 5 inches

Credit

Gift from the Levine Folk Art Collection

Accession #

2022.96

Location

On View - Stent Family Wing, Skyway, Gallery 404

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