From an Early Folk Art Environment

Civil War Folk Art Portrait on a Beech Nut Shell

Folk art carved portrait on a beech nut shell, said to be the likeness of James Joyner Jr., and carved by him shortly before his death at 46 in 1888. Joyner was the friend of Joseph F. Ridgaway, second in command aboard the Confederate Submarine "H.L. Hunley" and among the crew of eight who died aboard the vessel.

Photo credit: Mark Jeffrey

Clown Bicycle

Available at Copake Auctions.

Circa 1920's Folk Art Figural Meat Chopper

Sold for $760.00 on eBay.

Happy Birthday Abe!

Circa 1920's-1930's folk art bust of Abraham Lincoln.

Studio Visit #9

"We Dance For The Oldest Shoe Dealer in Lawrence, Kans."

19th century metal articulated dancing figure.

Available at Anonymous Works.

George Hyde, Civil War Naval Diver

In and Out of his diving suit.

Available here.

Folk Erotica

Circa 1940's-1950's folk art relief carvings of two nude women.

Available at Anonymous Works.

"Generale"

Available at Anonymous Works.

A Folk Art Treen Articulated Cat Tea Caddy, Circa 1850

Sold at Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge.