Jamaican Hand-carved Folk Art Bird Sculpture Stained with Shoe Polish, 1974 reverse painting on glass which was used on items

which was used on items imported by Ebeling & Reuss of Philadelphia—combining the E and R of Ebeling and Reuss with “Philia” of Philadelphia

I could not resist this lovely old wooden bossing hammer

including the seal of the City of Tampa

2 5/8" tall x 3" wide x 4

Jamaican Hand-carved Folk Art Bird Sculpture Stained with Shoe Polish, 1974 reverse painting on glass which was used on itemsNothing is better than finding a great piece that comes with the story of its making written directly upon it! On the underside of this charming carved wooden bird's base is written the following: "1974 Jamaica W. I [West Indies] Hand Carvings Done By Natives Shoe Polish Stain". I loved it already, with its no fuss directness, proud posture and head cocked toward the sky, but I love it even more knowing its origins and that its brown body, and the