Hand-Carved Folk Art Fisherman Whirligig

This charming, one-of-a-kind hand-carved folk art whirligig depicts a weathered fisherman. The figure is meticulously crafted from multiple pieces of wood and hand-painted, displaying a wonderful, "cut-and-assemble" folk aesthetic. From the textured white cap to the bold yellow overalls over a red shirt, every detail is considered. In one hand, he holds a red,multi-fingered lobster-like paddle, likely a spinning mechanism, and in the other, a cleverly carved and painted flounder-like fish. The figure stands mounted by a metal pin onto a rustic, natural wood-slice base, emphasizing its artisanal origin.