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Lot 1113
Near Pair of Whimsical Folk Art Animal Carvings
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Likely Southeast Asian, mid century, carved and painted wood, cow form body and elephant head with wide eye expression, each appear unsigned,

8 1/2 x 16 x 3 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Joseph D. Rowand, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Joe Rowand was instrumental in developing a contemporary art scene in North Carolina. After studying in New York City at Parsons, he brought the big city art feel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina when he opened Somerhill Gallery in 1972. His gallery served as an epicenter for collectors and artists to gather and grow for over thirty years.

Scattered wear and rubbing to painted surfaces.