Ball in Cage on Chain, Old Folk Art Whimsy Carving signed mannequin as I've found is sometimes

as I've found is sometimes the case

pretty terrific I think

this one I am fairly  certain representing St

and it is possible that both dogs and sleds once sat upon a wood or bone plinth

with a lushness and energy and sense joy

Ball in Cage on Chain, Old Folk Art Whimsy Carving signed mannequin as I've found is sometimesAnother week, another carved whimsy, because I love them in all of their variety, and you snap them up as soon as a find them. This one from a dealer in Pennsylvania who always brings a wonderful trove to Brimfield. Earlier 20th century I believe, with a really nice shape to the links, satisfying carve marks all over (I really like it when one can feel the long labor of whittling that ball into round) , and a nice warm dry patina. With graphite marks