Antique Carved Whimsy with Ladies Leg and Tiny Ball in Cage industrial object I'd guess the wonderfully gesturing

I'd guess the wonderfully gesturing arms were once covered in gray velvet or maybe faux fur

the wool backing is a dark blue

selling for $445)

They've both got a bit of a Hilga af Klint vibe

Antique Carved Whimsy with Ladies Leg and Tiny Ball in Cage industrial object I'd guess the wonderfully gesturingHard to resist a nicely carved leg, even better when its attached to a ball in cage, and maybe theres a ball and chain metaphor to be made here too! Its an old one, with a great dry wood patina, and I love how tiny that little carved ball is inside the very thin walls of the cage. Perhaps there were once more links to it, Im not sure, but I think its just right as it is, and perfect for hanging from one little nail on the wall. There is one tiny split