Delicately Carved Twisting Ball in Cage Whimsy antique macrame basket which it closely follows from

which it closely follows from  the form of the carved body

8" x 5" black ink on faintly lined paper

I love it as an object and would indeed be inclined to hang it on the wall

The existence of things like this gives me tremendous joy

became an organist and was also

Delicately Carved Twisting Ball in Cage Whimsy antique macrame basket which it closely follows fromSuch a delicate, almost dainty little whimsy, with these very thin posts carved very carefully on the diagonal, giving the whole thing a twist. The U shaped loop handle at top would make it an easily one to hang mid air, where it might spiral perpetually. Lovely. 3 1 8" t x 3 4" w and d. Very good condition. A little dust captured in a couple photos, which I will brush off!