Folk Art Wooden Cutout Box with One Short Ear and Red Collar antique apothecary jar Born in New York City

Born in New York City in 1925

Plus a hollowed out half walnut shell to pile them into

finished with linseed oil and lacquer

4 1/2" tall x 2 7/8" wide x 2" deep

Folk Art Wooden Cutout Box with One Short Ear and Red Collar antique apothecary jar Born in New York CityAs I've written before, part of what I really love about these folk art wooden cutouts is how each one represents a variation on a theme, reflecting the particular skills and personality of its maker. I've had a few dogs in the shop similar to this one, but it is yet its own singular thing, with a bit of a homely face, one ear that is notably shorter than the other and a bright red drippy collar. Perhaps more loudly than any other I've had, this one