2007.52.72

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Lean-Too
1977
24 in HIGH x 16 in WIDE x 8 in DEEP
(60.96 cm HIGH x 40.64 cm WIDE x 20.32 cm DEEP)
2007.52.72

LEAN-TOO / MICHAEL K. STEVENS" - written in ink on bottom





Base is a large plank of wood whose surface is carved with the flat image of an ax and a three-dimensional stump.. A large branch is attached at one end of the board and curves upward. A carved female face is attached to the branch and painted to have brown hair and red lips. One hand is also attached at the branch's side. A taught string is tied around the 'neck' of the figure and attached to a small post on the board below.

Wood mark visible on underside of piece: "188 2 & BTR COM" stamped in ink

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