Antiques Unusual Americana

The Folk Art Carvings of Archie Zimmerman 1861-1961

A newly discovered American folk artist

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Polychromatic Folk Art Carving Woman Waving

Zimmerman's waving ladies put a smile on one's face and suggest the easy friendliness of small town America. Notice the unusual color scheme of the figure in the black skirt. The muted shades of her attire suggest a more somber mood than that of her mates.