Antique Carved Whimsy with Ladies Leg and Tiny Ball in Cage industrial object I have to think was

I have to think was made sometime in the depths of winter

Or it would make a stunning planter for a beautiful leafy green houseplant

the wool backing is a dark blue

Adlai: 3 3/4" x 3 13/16"

I'd guess the wonderfully gesturing arms were once covered in gray velvet or maybe faux fur

Antique Carved Whimsy with Ladies Leg and Tiny Ball in Cage industrial object I have to think wasHard to resist a nicely carved leg, even better when its attached to a ball in cage, and maybe theres a ball and chain metaphor to be made here too! Its an old one, with a great dry wood patina, and I love how tiny that little carved ball is inside the very thin walls of the cage. Perhaps there were once more links to it, Im not sure, but I think its just right as it is, and perfect for hanging from one little nail on the wall. There is one tiny split