Antique Folk Art Whirligig Mechanical Figure decauville by Ceramarte of Brazil

by Ceramarte of Brazil

This piece was used to market the many sizes of Ace combs

This vintage camel was purchased from Merchandise Mart in Chicago

Due to the home-brew style of painting and likely exterior usage

Antique Folk Art Whirligig Mechanical Figure decauville by Ceramarte of BrazilHandcrafted folk art whirligig constructed from carved and assembled wood elements, designed as a wind powered kinetic figure. The piece features a compact, box like base supporting a vertical post and articulated upper structure, originally intended to animate through rotation when exposed to wind. Surfaces show evidence of hand shaping and simple joinery, with a utilitarian approach to construction that favors movement and durability over