Early 20th century I believe and lI think likely British
At the top the mask is strung with sinew thread for hanging
and left his scholarship at the academy to become a professional magician
11 5/8" x 11 5/8" x 2 1/4"
which appears to have been a grocery or general store (I think I spy bundles of asparagus and an artful display of canned goods through the window at left
Antique Folk Art Altar Case with Crosses and Wavy Glass framed embroidery Early 20th century I believeI really love this as a sculptural piece just on its own, but, made to function as an altar case, it would be great with a carved figure, or two, or three, or all sorts of other holy or unholy things arranged behind the glass. As documented, it is open on the sides and top; a narrow plank rested across the bottom sides could easily be added to make a slightly elevated platform to set things on. The hand carved crosses really do it for me, as do the