Deconstructed (or Partially Carved) Wooden Whimsy Chain decoy head with glass eyes Vytacil co-founded the American Abstract

Vytacil co-founded the American Abstract Artist Group

and was the first woman to produce a book on wood-engraving (Wood-Engraving and Woodcuts

this is just an amazing object to hold in your hand

and a couple of tiny dings

Deconstructed (or Partially Carved) Wooden Whimsy Chain decoy head with glass eyes Vytacil co-founded the American AbstractMy guess is that this is a carved whimsy chain abandoned mid way through, but I like to think of it as a deconstruction of the carving process, showing the progression from beginning to final carving in an almost diagrammatic manner, complete with pencil drawn outlines on the uncarved end, and increasingly fine links at the other. A pretty cool object in any case I think, and a fun one to wave around! Great condition, with a nice warm patina. 9" l x