SOLD Carved Figure in Wood and Leather Boat or Sled, Antique Folk Art Carving cloth legs There is one small split

There is one small split in the surface of the wood of the back leg visible on one side

and I think quite a work of art

and to my eye beautifully merges a mid-century elegance with a more folky sensibility

A hanger (wire might be best) could be added to the back for hanging

There is a little paint loss to one leg on one side

SOLD Carved Figure in Wood and Leather Boat or Sled, Antique Folk Art Carving cloth legs There is one small splitThis one I purchased from the same New England dealer as the figure and animal group I just listed; I know from her that she found this one separate from those, but they have quite a similar feeling and color scheme too. What I find especially amazing is the vessel inside of which this figure snuggly fits the bottom is carved of wood, and the top is hardened, dark green painted (now very crusty) leather, which is hinged at the back corners and lifts