Carving
I happened upon this sandstone carving on a home on Spadina Rd which was built in the late 1890s. I can't figure out what is going on in this guy's mouth - 2 cigars at once!? It is so nice to see the detail work which was put into these carvings during those times.
That is a beautiful piece. At first I didn't see the face until you mentioned his mouth. That is unusual. I'm going to say it's two carrot sticks. That's a little more healthy than cigars.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't look very comfortable, whatever he's doing!
ReplyDeleteTo me he looks like he is puffing but can't figure out what it's supposed to be.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the Green Man type of carving. Take a look here to see a green man disgorging vegetation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Man
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool carving! I sure can't figure out what is in his mouth.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and that is an unusual face.
ReplyDeleteIntricate carving. I think he has over-sized buck teeth.
ReplyDeleteI see a few pigeons have happened upon this as well...
ReplyDeletemaybe it is two straws?
It almost looks as if it might have been designed to be a fountain Pat, and that is the hole for the hose, its a mystery, but a lovely carving nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteOdd detail, but I love finding these kinds of things. Too bad they don't do work like this anymore.
ReplyDeleteIsn't a pan flute a double shape?
ReplyDeleteExcellent carving!
Beautiful detail!
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