Oversized Old Carved, Painted Wooden Folk Art Knife black and copper and also a bit like

and also a bit like a gallerist

I'd guess 1960s or so

Executed in pencil and watercolor on white paper

from from Indonesian puppets to mid-century studio pottery

Oversized Old Carved, Painted Wooden Folk Art Knife black and copper and also a bit likePerhaps used as a trade sign of sorts by a knife maker? Or maybe as a stage prop? Or perhaps someone just wanted to carve a knife. In any case, a pretty satisfying object, definitely with some good years on it, and feels great to hold and wield! 15 1 2" l x 2" w x 1 3 4" d, carved from one piece of wood, and in very good condition, with a little paint loss here and there and perhaps a little dulling to the point!