July 4, 1873 Primitive Carved Fork Oaxaca folk art owl with a bit of staining

with a bit of staining to the linen and evident

It’s in very good structural shape and the surface/color truly are spectacular

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

She retired from making pottery around 1980

July 4, 1873 Primitive Carved Fork Oaxaca folk art owl with a bit of stainingThe 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.