Much Weathered Old Carved Whimsy icon one torn page

one torn page

which has a hole in it for a loop

approximately 3" across at lip

These probably date to the 1930s or so

Iowa between 1902 and the early 20s

Much Weathered Old Carved Whimsy icon one torn pageI believe this is just a little whimsy of sorts, carved I'm not sure how, but with the two cross pieces impossible to remove. I love how positively ancient it seems, as if carved then thrown into the ocean only to be retrieved many many years later along with some bits of driftwood. A nice little thing to hold in the hand I think one might consider it an early fidget toy or carry around in a pocket. 2 13 16" (when compressed) x 1 3 4" x 15 16" and in