Black and White Pair of Jointed Wooden Figures on Hanger for the artist but unknown to me

but unknown to me

but the metal appears to be in excellent condition and I do think would shine up some if desired

holding the pen

such that I would likely just find a good place to display it--and turn it around occasionally to get a different view

and I must say they completely captivated me with their beauty

Black and White Pair of Jointed Wooden Figures on Hanger for the artist but unknown to meI've just learned these hand painted jointed figures are Amos and Sandy (thus the A on the chest of the black figure), who were the stars of a Black American toy and game set produced by American Screen Co. The set included a platform with a springboard lever which would launch the figures into acrobatic action, jumping through rings and things. While that set is long gone, someone at some point took care to re purpose the pair of figures, hanging