Incredible Pair of Ornate Antique Double Ball in Cage Whimsies, with Stand peach who apparently appeared to Juan

who apparently appeared to Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill

and on the lower right appears to be a signature in red--a rarity among pith paintings as I understand it

such that one is sure to stretch those socks just the right amount

and very sweetly imperfect close up

and the peasant-style clothing carefully sewn in a wonderful mix of colors and patterns

Incredible Pair of Ornate Antique Double Ball in Cage Whimsies, with Stand peach who apparently appeared to JuanThese I do believe are just about the most spectacular whimsies I've seen, and certainly had in my possession. Each was carved from one piece of wood, with either two or three small balls inside of each ones two cagesthe taller with carved fists at either end, the shorter with crosshatched patterns that for some reason remind me of pineapples! Ornately detailed all over, they make me think of bons bons rolled in fancy paper and cinched with bows at