# Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Wolf / Fox Mechanical Automaton Toy 

## Contemporary American Folk Art Style - Articulated Moving Jaw Mechanism

Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage hand-carved and hand-painted wooden automaton toy. This unique piece features a whimsical, stylized black wolf (or fox) character outfitted in a vibrant red-and-orange striped shirt, a red polka-dot collar, and a dapper bow tie. 

The facial expressions, distinctively carved white teeth, and bold paint application are heavily reminiscent of contemporary American Appalachian folk art and outsider art—specifically echoing the joyful, magnetic style of celebrated Kentucky woodcarver Minnie Adkins. 

### Mechanism & Functionality

This interactive folk art piece features a clever mechanical design built into a solid wood base:

* **Action:** Operating the push-and-pull slider block at the base dynamically shifts an internal green tension string.

* **Movement:** Pushing or pulling the block causes the long, heavy jaw to snap smoothly open and shut, revealing a rows of jagged, hand-carved white teeth. 

### Approximate Dimensions

* **Height:** ~6.5 inches (from the bottom of the base block to the tips of the ears)

* **Length:** ~6.5 inches (along the main body/base block, expanding further when the slide block is pulled out)

### 🔍 Condition Report

* **Overall Condition:** Excellent vintage display condition.

* **Paint & Wood:** The painted surfaces remain vibrant and clean with only minor, negligible surface wear from age and handling. No major chips, cracks, or structural splits in the wood.

* **Mechanical Status:** The push/pull slider mechanism and internal string are fully intact, operating smoothly without catching or binding. 

*Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to verify the exact condition details, measurements, and mechanical layout before purchasing.*

***

### Shipping & Handling

We treat vintage collectibles and fragile items with professional care. This automaton will be securely wrapped in high-quality bubble wrap and packed inside a sturdy, structurally padded box to ensure it arrives at your doorstep exactly as pictured. Fast shipping with tracking provided!