July 4, 1873 Primitive Carved Fork Oaxaca folk art owl She retired from making pottery

She retired from making pottery around 1980

The aging and greening to the brass really enhances its beauty as an object

I can almost hear it chirping

it would absolutely make a dinner party table

and remains in great shape

July 4, 1873 Primitive Carved Fork Oaxaca folk art owl She retired from making potteryThe handwritten text on this sweetly carved wooden fork is a bit hard to read, particularly the year (and my photos don't help; it is somewhat clearer in person), but I'm pretty sure it says 1873. For sure the day is July 4, so Independence was certainly being celebrated as it was made, with the initials EJV and EAG I believe written below. Very humble but full of life. 5 9 16" x 13 16" and in very good condition.