July 4, 1873 Primitive Carved Fork Oaxaca folk art owl and remains in great shape

and remains in great shape

The aging and greening to the brass really enhances its beauty as an object

it would absolutely make a dinner party table

with undulating sides giving it a great dynamism

I can almost hear it chirping

July 4, 1873 Primitive Carved Fork Oaxaca folk art owl and remains in great shapeThe handwritten text on this sweetly carved wooden fork is a bit hard to read, particularly the year (and my photos don't help; it is somewhat clearer in person), but I'm pretty sure it says 1873. For sure the day is July 4, so Independence was certainly being celebrated as it was made, with the initials EJV and EAG I believe written below. Very humble but full of life. 5 9 16" x 13 16" and in very good condition.