Nutcracker Devil, light brown wood, Poland, 1930s.
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This hand-carved nutcracker from Nałęczów, Poland, exemplifies interwar-period Polish folk craftsmanship. Crafted from a single piece of light honey-toned wood with a matte, unstained surface, it reveals a vivid grain expressed through an interplay of finely chiseled and gently smoothed textures. The form combines an exaggerated devil’s head—marked by a pronounced brow, rhythmically grooved hair and beard, and a dramatically open mouth serving as the functional nut-cracking mechanism—with elongated, smoothly contoured, ergonomic handles. The piece is free of any metal elements, glue lines, or additional fittings; its construction is monolithic. A hand-engraved inscription “Nałęczów 1939” authenticates its origin and era, while the handle length creates visual balance with the sculpted head. Condition is very good: the carving remains crisp, without cracks or chips, and only a subtle, even patina hints at age.This object conveys the spirit of the late 1930s—a period when utilitarian tools often reflected the artisan’s humor and folk narratives. The devil’s caricatured face seems to offer a playful
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Height29 cm
Depth8.5 cm
Width5 cm
Dimension details
Width5 cm
Height29 cm
Depth8.5 cm
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