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Puzzle carving
Puzzle carving
Puzzle carving
Museum of International Folk Art

Puzzle carving

NamePuzzle carving
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Place madeNorth America
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 19 11/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 in. (50 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.156
Object numberFA.2010.97.156
DescriptionVerticle structure of four dowels with arched "roof" going to a point with interior carved structures, one of which moves.
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