Antique Jointed Folk Art Circus Dog (or Horse?) 19th century pin cushion This tool has seen some

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These two are Japanese

2 5/8" in diameter and 1 3/8" tall

the creation of t Uruguayan twin brothesr Jesus and Javier Carbajales

The three dark ones I think are ebony

Antique Jointed Folk Art Circus Dog (or Horse?) 19th century pin cushion This tool has seen someI purchased this wonderful old jointed wooden circus animal from a seller who had acquired a dozen or so pieces I believe by the same maker, including horses, elephants, and human performers all fantastic, and all of which were fiercely bidded upon at auction. He described this one as a dog, I think likely because of its scale in relation to the larger horses. I'm not completely sure, but think it's a beauty, including these great pointy leather ears,