Product Description

Vintage hand-carved and hand-painted wooden mechanical folk art figure with articulated arms and a woven basket/tray. The figure features a working pull-string/pulley mechanism at the rear. When the line is pulled, the arms and basket move up and down, creating a winnowing or grain-sifting motion. Likely mid-20th century, approximately 1940s–1970s, although the exact age and country of origin are unknown. Features: * Hand-carved wooden construction * Hand-painted details * Working pull-string / pulley mechanism * Articulated moving arms * Handwoven basket/tray * Naturally aged surface and patina * Visible paint loss and wear consistent with age * Asian / Southeast Asian folk-art style The figure appears to depict a traditional rice or grain winnowing activity. Preowned vintage condition with age-related wear, surface marks, paint loss, and patina. Mechanical movement is functional. Please review all photos carefully for condition and construction.