C. 1900 Painting of Boaters on Souvenir Paddle boy scout totem pole which also creates a sort

which also creates a sort of back stoop when pulled forward

each piece has its specific place

with the tail and head both turning easily (via flathead screws

I'd guess early 20th century

I am completely taken with this little ringmaster (look at those pink cheeks

C. 1900 Painting of Boaters on Souvenir Paddle boy scout totem pole which also creates a sortA little loss to the bottom edge of this pine wood paddle, but I thought the little oil painting of two boaters on it too charming to leave behind. I believe this dates to the late 19th early 20th century and would have been a souvenir purchased at a vacation spot, clearly somewhere on the water! In addition to the transportive view, I love the self referential nature of it, especially a miniature painting of a paddle on a paddle. 16 1 16" l x 3 13