[FOLK ART].?Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Head and Hat of a Solider, Designed to Be Carried on a Wooden Rod.?[N.p., ca. 20th century]. Approx. 47 h x 17 w x 14"d. Soldier (or pirate - there is a "skull and crossbones" painted on his hat), on a platform with a carrying handle. On the platform, the figure is "dressed" in a partial white shirt and a uniform (uniform is most likely later). The hat has a hinge on one?side, and it is possible that this was intended to be some kind of target of throwing ball game or attraction. Head and hat are heavily worn, cracked, soiled, hat is missing part of the hat near the front. Fair. Figure is loosely mounted on a wooden plaque with 2 metal holders in such a way that it can be easily removed for use (plaque may be later). An unusual conversation piece, most likely a carnival game or prop. Customer pickup or third-party shipping required.