Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! advertising sign and 2 1/2" deep

and 2 1/2" deep

serviceable condition

having seen pieces in a couple of exhibitions of Inuit prints (that blew me away) over the past few years

each with a little carved ball inside

From the overall composition to the tiny details

Britains' Painted Lead Circus Ringmaster! advertising sign and 2 1/2" deepI am completely taken with this little ringmaster (look at those pink cheeks!), whose right arm moves up and down to raise or lower his crop. Part of the English company Britains' "Mammoth Circus" set, he once would have commanded a whole fleet go animals and performers (prancing horses, stiltwalkers, balancing ballerinas, etc), but I think I like him best just on his own, perhaps to keep nearby for one needs a little motivation to get going! I