American folk art carved and painted figural wooden whirligig in the form of an early soldier holding a sword in each hand. On a rectangular painted wood base. Red, white and blue painted features. Figure is pegged to base. Late 19th or early 20th century.

HEIGHT: 12 1/4" (31 cm)

BASE: 4" x 6" x 3/4" (10 cm x 15.2 cm x 2 cm)

PROVENANCE: Found in Pennsylvania.

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No losses or cracks to the wood. Surfaces with wear and painted surfaces with some losses as shown. Four drilled holes to base where it was affixed to a post. Old screw in the soldiers right hand (see photos). Arms spin nicely. Paint appears to be original.