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circa 1930s-40s
constructed with a spun bamboo frame lacquered with a cinnabar color and incised with traditional decorative patterns including bird at the very center of the lid
My favorite thing about this carved letter opener are the very finely done tiny ears
as a means of responding to the changed conditions of its mid-20th century context
Funny Faces "Emotions" Surprise Drawing, c. 1980 kachina circa 1930s-40sIn removing another drawing from its frame (the graphite drawing of wolf, bear, raven, and dreamcatcher currently in the shop), I found this one, sandwiched behind it, which made for a fun surprise! I just love envisioning the pleasure of the @12 year old or so who I'd guess made it, drawing all of these faces and expressions, which wonderfully date it to the early years of Atari I think. I personally can remember drawing dog faces just like the one
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