Gorgeous Antique Carrier in Original Paint with Make Do Handle blacksmith block extended arms of this man

extended arms of this man and woman as they reach out for one another

located in the in the southwest of the country

though I think it has a bit of a Mexican ratablo feel mixed in

1950s-60s--it appears that it is not too different than rummy

One of the things I really love about carved wooden whimsies is their infinite variety

Gorgeous Antique Carrier in Original Paint with Make Do Handle blacksmith block extended arms of this manGorgeous. I love antique wooden carriers like this as a form, but usually let them go but the old salmon colored paint on this one, and especially the "make do" handle, make it especially special, and beautiful, so I was sold in one second flat. The handle is a separate piece of wood, like a basket handle (and may indeed once have belonged to a basket), notched and carved so as to just extend one side, with fat nails securing it. Perfectly fitted, and