Great Old Pair of Large Carved Solid Wood Carnival Dice male head unsigned but I know painted

unsigned but I know painted by a E

The outer sides are detailed with incised vertical marks

which is all to the good in my opinion

And I believe it is postmarked 1911

though I assume it was created in the 70s or early 80s

Great Old Pair of Large Carved Solid Wood Carnival Dice male head unsigned but I know paintedA terrific old pair of black and white painted oversized carved solid wood dice, each weighing in at more than a pound and a half each. These are wonderfully irregular, with sides varying from about 3 11 16 to 4 inches, and with clear wear to their rounded corners, indicating that these were actively used, I believe likely for a carnival game and indeed it is quite a performative thing to toss these heavy things! Great sculptural objects, and fun to