Antique Jointed Folk Art Circus Dog (or Horse?) 19th century pin cushion This tool has seen some

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The three dark ones I think are ebony

These two are Japanese

Antique Jointed Folk Art Circus Dog (or Horse?) 19th century pin cushion This tool has seen someI purchased this wonderful old jointed wooden circus animal from a seller who had acquired a dozen or so pieces I believe by the same maker, including horses, elephants, and human performers all fantastic, and all of which were fiercely bidded upon at auction. He described this one as a dog, I think likely because of its scale in relation to the larger horses. I'm not completely sure, but think it's a beauty, including these great pointy leather ears,