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Sculpture of a hand in relief / carved brownstone / Massachusetts / c. 1860s

Description

Folk art carved stone hand, c. third quarter nineteenth century. Carved as a cameo, the hand holds an oak leaf and acorn, a symbol of strength and endurance. Identifying himself as William Hughes, its carver indicates in chalk on the base that the piece should be “given to my Brother.” A striking and powerful American folk art carving. Found in Massachusetts.

 

Condition

Very good.

 

Measurements

7 inches long
4.5 inches wide
1 inch deep

 

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