Puzzle Box

NameBox

Artist Reverend Herman Lee Hayes (American, 1923 - 2012)

Place madeHurricane Ridge, West Virginia, United States, North America

MediumWood

DimensionsA) H. 5" x W. 5" x D.1.75"
B) H. 3.75" x W. 4 " x D. 0.25"
C) H. 3.75" x W. 4 " x D. 0.25"
D) H. 3.5" x W. 2.25 " x D. 0.25"
E) H. 2.25" x W. 1.75 " x D. 0.25"
F) H. 3.75" x W. 2.25 " x D. 0.25"
G) H. 1.25" x W. 1.25 " x D. 0.25"

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Burt-Sellen Revocable Trust, A.2020.47.40

Object numberA.2020.47.40a-g

Collections

United States and Canada

DescriptionBox contains nine carved figures with facial details: one large, smiling seated figure with a smaller, frowning figure standing on its lap and two figures behind. One upside-down figure to the viewer's left of the seated figure. Four smaller figures under the seated figure.