SOLD Carved Figure in Wood and Leather Boat or Sled, Antique Folk Art Carving farmhouse crock I've learned that it was

I've learned that it was made by Bernard Chaudron (b 1931 in Lille

with the wire springs (which are held very taught) providing and abrasive surface

and quite fun to play with

and just the existence of this

The hook will also screw out to give it a flat bottom

SOLD Carved Figure in Wood and Leather Boat or Sled, Antique Folk Art Carving farmhouse crock I've learned that it wasThis one I purchased from the same New England dealer as the figure and animal group I just listed; I know from her that she found this one separate from those, but they have quite a similar feeling and color scheme too. What I find especially amazing is the vessel inside of which this figure snuggly fits the bottom is carved of wood, and the top is hardened, dark green painted (now very crusty) leather, which is hinged at the back corners and lifts