Beautifully Shaped Old 6 Inch Ball in Cage Whimsy Rattle basketry sheath Dimensions: 6 1/2" tall x

Dimensions: 6 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" deep

They each measure 2 5/8" tall x 2 1/2" long x 3/8" thick

I'd guess this piece dates to the first half of the 20th century

perhaps descriptive of the painting

Beautifully Shaped Old 6 Inch Ball in Cage Whimsy Rattle basketry sheath Dimensions: 6 1/2" tall xI would guess this whimsy was made as a rattle for little one, to be shaken on one end and chewed on the other (though fortunately there are no tooth marks!) I think the elongated, slightly undulating form is really elegant, and also pretty unusual, and the loop end is perfect for hanging from a nail, though it does stand up on its own. I think the wood is walnut, and it definitely has a fair amount of age to it. 6" long x 1 3 8" wide x 1 1 8" deep.