Sweet Old Carved Toy Axe in Polychrome with Branch of Red Apples travel soap and towels each one its own special

each one its own special thing

10” tall

with the thought that these stumps were left after his log cabin was made

I really love it as an object

especially things like initials carved in the frames and old make-do repairs

Sweet Old Carved Toy Axe in Polychrome with Branch of Red Apples travel soap and towels each one its own specialAt first I thought it was three red cherries painted on both sides of the blade of this old folk art toy axe, making me think of George Washington and his cherry tree, but now I think it is probably an branch of red apples, pointing instead to another American icon: apple pie! Quite a nice one, with perfect shape to the blade and terrific painted color on both sides. 8" l x 2 3 4" w (at blade). Very good antique condition, early 20th century I believe.