Fabulous Old Carved and Hinged Painted Crocodile Head, with Teeth! Phyllis myrick A very winning old folk

A very winning old folk art painting of apples-- simple but just right

with small creases to the bottom corners

is a whirligig with arms eager to swing 360 degrees if you or the wind give them a push

I think perhaps wanting to reclaim ideas of American patriotism

with a little bumping and small tear to the board at top right and a little minor staining

Fabulous Old Carved and Hinged Painted Crocodile Head, with Teeth! Phyllis myrick A very winning old folkI've had one other carved and hinged folk art crocodile head along the lines of this one, with jaws opening to reveal carved teeth inside its red painted mouth. That one was part of a very old Punch and Judy puppet set; whether that's the case with this one, found in Pennsylvania, I'm not sure. Whatever the case, quite a fabulous thing I think, expressively painted, and a lot of fun. I might 10 1 4" x 1 7 8" x 2 (3 3 8" tall with jaws open). There is