19th C. Carved and Jointed Folk Art Climbing Man Toy gesturing distinct on each

distinct on each

but I think it dates to not long after

construction details

but closer inspection reveals it is definitely bone

The long rectangles measure 2 1/2" x 3/4"

19th C. Carved and Jointed Folk Art Climbing Man Toy gesturing distinct on eachI've had a couple of old climbing toys of this manner in the shop, but none as old or with such a wonderful figure as this guy, with jointed arms and legs, carved pointy hat, buttons painted up his front and seams down his arms and legs in black. Looking closely reveals that the lips of his carved face were once painted bright red too, just a little of which is still holding on. Sliding the grip up and down the long post manipulates him into all sorts