Double layer birch bark cylindrical container with flat pine bottom. Vertical seams are anchored with tiny wooden pegs. Fine root stitching at top edge. Inscription and free-hand floral and leaf kolrosing design on side of container. Inscription:…
Hand carved wooden bowl with curved snakes froming the two handles. All carved from a single piece of wood. Dark, worn, painted floral design in center. Date of 1800 is date of bowl decoration. Bowl itself may be earlier. Inscription:Anders…
Carved from a single piece of wood. FLoral relief carving on handle. One tang has been replaced. Dimensions: height, 1.25 inches; width, 10.625 inches; depth, 1.375 inches.
Box covored in shallow relief acanthus motifs in bold interlacing patterns with stylized floral borders. Box ia attributed to Jon Jackson (also known as Johan Bergit) who was born in 1836 or 37 in Gudbrandasdal and died near Independence, WI in…
Bowl is carved from a single piece of wood. Acanthus carving under handle and spout. Dimensions: height, 4.188 inches; width. 13.125 inches; depth 6.625 inches
Hand carved spoon with handle with open acanthus carving framed by rounded edge band. Spoon carved by donor's father Andreas Paulson Lien (1870-1923). Dimensions: height, 2 inches; width, 8.5 inches; depth, 2 inches
Hand carved spoon with floral and scroll designs on handle. Dimensions: height, 1.313 inches; width 8.5 inches; depth; 2.25 inches
Small tine with acanthus carving. The elliptical box is shaped and hallowed from a single piece of wood. The sides taper to a separate base, which appears to be affixed with adhesive. Two acanthus trendils form prongs which secure the lid. The tip of…
Deep bulbous bowl with graceful hooked handle. Carved from a singlee piece of wood. Spiral carved design on side of handle and fine geometric chip carving on top. Dimensions: height 2.188 inches; width, 7.5 inches; depth; 2.875 inches
Hand-carved dipper with stylized horse-head handle. Simple geometric chip carving on handle. Dimensions: height 2.125 inches; width 4.25 inches; depth 2.375 inches