Late 20th Century Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Cotton Gin / Textile Roller — Folk Industrial Tool

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Description

Offered is a primitive hand-carved wooden roller tool, most often identified as an early cotton gin seed separator or textile … Read more Offered is a primitive hand-carved wooden roller tool, most often identified as an early cotton gin seed separator or textile roller.

Construction:
Solid hand-carved wood with dual rollers, side gears, and a mortise-and-tenon frame. All original surfaces with visible tool marks and early peg joinery. Retains a completely untouched, dry surface showing age-appropriate wear, cracks, and patina.

Age / Origin:
Likely 18th–19th century, ethnographic or folk piece; origin uncertain (similar forms cataloged in Asia and Europe).

Dimensions:
Approx. 18" H × 15" W × 5" D

Condition:
Structurally sound and visually striking, with expected surface wear and age checks consistent with its early handmade construction. No modern restoration. Displays beautifully from all angles.

Use / Display:
Excellent as a decorative sculptural object, museum-style folk artifact, or conversation piece within rustic, industrial, or Wabi-Sabi interiors. See less