Sale 6439
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$1,000 – $1,500
Lot Note:
Hand-carved and often gifted to friends, these amulets were intended as protective talismans- specifically to safeguard homes from fire- blending Parsons's spiritual sensibility with a playful, sculptural form of care.
height: 1 1/2 inches.
width: 22 1/4 inches.
depth: 5/8 inches.
The wood is cracked diagonally at right, on verso there are staples and adhesive, most likely adhered by the artist before painting. There is a square piece of velcro verso. Overall there is some slight dust accumulation, otherwise in overall good condition.
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