Early Vintage Penguin Whirligig from Plymouth, Massachusetts, circa 1930s – 1940s, a hand cut and painted wooden flat silhouette of a large penguin in worn original paint. The paddles are original as well, and made of un-vulcanized rubber. A unique and very whimsical piece of folk art. Mounted on a chamfered wooden block.<\/p>\n
The whirligig remains in very good condition, but clearly shows its use. There is a small amount of wood erosion and loss at the bottom. The chin shows chafing from the wind-driven paddles, especially on the right side. Likewise there is similar chafing on the lower body, again especially on the right side. The effect is actually very pleasant and I think enhances the folk art appeal.<\/p>\n
Measures: 24-1\/2 in High x 7-1\/4 in Wide x 3\/4 in Thick plus the paddles
\nOverall: 29-1\/4 in High x 7-1\/4 in Wide x 7 in Thick plus the paddles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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