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    Posted 8 years ago

    JimLinderman
    (203 items)

    Maritime and Sailor folk art carving of a mermaid. One way to make the hours pass on a long voyage was to create whimsical objects for loved ones at home. This depiction of a mermaid carved from driftwood is an exceptional example. Turn of the Century.

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    1. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Naive art at its best.

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