Sweet Old Oak Wood Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy Rattle Aina Stenberg "River People") and Papago (Tohono

"River People") and Papago (Tohono O'Odham) are renowned for coiled baskets like this one

terrific color

which is a bit brittle

Attached to his back is his original wire and wood handle

Sweet Old Oak Wood Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy Rattle Aina Stenberg "River People") and Papago (TohonoI found this sweet old whimsy in mid coast Maine clearly carved as a rattle long ago, but it stands straight and tall with the ball in cage at bottom, turning it in to a sort of architectural tower, and I love the formal progression of shapes that way. Carved of oak, early 20th century or so I believe. 5 5 16" x 3 4" x 3 4". Good condition. A few old knicks to the thin "walls" of the cage, I don't think at all detracting, and no splits breaks that I