POPEYE FOLK ART CARVED COCONUT.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part II
Item numbers 1187 through 2776 in auction 200
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Item Description
6” wide by 8” tall coconut has detailed likeness of Popeye carved into its side. Other side features image of Wimpy. c. 1930s. Exterior of coconut shows wear/aging with 3.5” crack on side though not visible when viewed straight-on, looking at Popeye image. Coconut has nail in top holding remnants of string used to hold coconut. Fine-. Unusual folk art. First we’ve seen.
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