Charming Old Carved, Painted Whimsy with Linked Balls in Cages antique general store supplies I'm not sure the maker

I'm not sure the maker of this one

creating a dream-like piece that makes me think of Kandinsky's horses as well as some of my favorite outsider art

holding his favorite cat Tyke

On the sides are loops

Though I am not entirely certain what that might be

Charming Old Carved, Painted Whimsy with Linked Balls in Cages antique general store supplies I'm not sure the makerI'd never seen a painted or colorfully stained wooden whimsy before this one, and a little searching confirms they're pretty rare (And the colorful little carved balls inside of this one remind me of one of my other favorite things, clay marbles!) I believe this one likely dates to the early 20th century, and I believe is pine. All carved from one piece of wood, and it certainly must have taken some effort to get to paint those balls inside their