#73 • Roy Minshew Large Wooden Noah's Ark Folk Art

Part of Purple Gallery Online Estate & Antiques Auction (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $68.00

Status: Sold

Self taught carver Roy Minshew Georgia Folk Artist - Some of his work is in the Smithsonian. This large wooden artists rendition of "Noah's Ark" comes with a wooden ramp, and has a copper roof. Wooden white bird sits on roof, and the ark is signed in top by Roy Minshew '93 / JB. Noah, wife, tigers, alligators, zebra, and a giraffe are all wood creations and are included as well. Hand painted, hand carved. The giraffe has lost his ears, and it looks like something bit one of the tiger's tails. Set is still in good condition, though shrinkage and wear is now part of the design. Noah is about 4"H, the ark is about 12.5"H x 33.5"L Cute Folk Art set that you just want to play with! ~AZ