Mechanical Folk Art Wood Chopping Man vintage gifts and I am pretty certain

and I am pretty certain they are Scandinavian

and decidedly non-fierce

which has kept it perfectly flat and crisp over the years

There is some loss of stain along edges of the carving

inspirational figure

Mechanical Folk Art Wood Chopping Man vintage gifts and I am pretty certainPulling or pushing the slide lever to which this wood chopper's feet are attached causes him to either lift or lower his axe pretty fun, and one could place all sorts of things on top of the log to add to the drama! The carving of the wood chopper is pretty rustically done, but he's been given a great hat, terrific pointy nose, and deeply carved ears, plus that excellent axe! Unsigned, and I am not sure of the age, but it definitely has some years on