19th C. Carved and Jointed Folk Art Climbing Man Toy gesturing with a super warm presence

with a super warm presence

but I think it dates to not long after

with some wear to the top and bottom left corners

6 3/4" x 6 1/8"

distinct on each

19th C. Carved and Jointed Folk Art Climbing Man Toy gesturing with a super warm presenceI've had a couple of old climbing toys of this manner in the shop, but none as old or with such a wonderful figure as this guy, with jointed arms and legs, carved pointy hat, buttons painted up his front and seams down his arms and legs in black. Looking closely reveals that the lips of his carved face were once painted bright red too, just a little of which is still holding on. Sliding the grip up and down the long post manipulates him into all sorts