Carved Codfish Figure

Description:

Carved Codfish Figure, America, early 20th century, the full-body form with crosshatched scales, open mouth, painted eyes, and incised fins, on two short iron posts and modern wood base, (imperfections),overall ht. 12, lg. 30 1/4 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

missing two frontal fins, iron posts rusting, lacks paint.


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