Stopper

Object Name:

Stopper

Object ID:

1959.075(2).06

Description:

Stopper, head shaped, carved wood. Canaan N.H. Primitive carving. Stopper length 1.8" and tapers from 0.35" to 0.5" in diameter. Body is head-shaped carved cylinder that is off set slightly from stopper portion. Many tool marks on outside of surface. Two chip-carved eyes. Face carved away to create raised nose. Double-tapered slot mouth with upward curve. Some material removed on side to create small, flat ear shapes. Back of head is rounded in a cylinder. Top of head is shaped by many small flat carved surfaces. Some material has been removed after it was originally carved at front, top of head. Removed area looks like some type of damage due to irregular sharp shapes.

Material:

Wood

Dimensions:

H-4 Dia-1.2 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Eaton Clapp