Carved Folk Art Rooster Weathervane Form, Early-20th Century

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Hand-Carved Pine and Tin Rooster Weathervane, American, circa 1915–1935.
Carved and joined pine figure, 20" high × 20½" wide × … Read more Hand-Carved Pine and Tin Rooster Weathervane, American, circa 1915–1935.
Carved and joined pine figure, 20" high × 20½" wide × 1½" thick, constructed with applied carved wing panel and mortised tail joint. Retains original red-painted tin wattle under the beak and original ½" spindle holes showing wear and oxidation from rotation on an iron shaft. The pine surface exhibits early tool marks and a warm oxidized patina. Likely New England or upstate New York origin. A fine, authentic example of early 20th-century vernacular folk art, designed for actual outdoor use. The pole and base were custom made for the weathervane. The comb on the rooster's head is missing. See less