Tramp Art Popsicle and Marble Bowl, c.1970s

Popsicle stick art was popular back in the 1970's. Often called tramp art or folk art, these pieces were fairly easy to make (if you ate enough popsicles!) This particular bowl is actually quite sturdy and hefty. With the added marbles, the sunlight shines through to make a kaleidoscope of colors. Use for trinkets or add to your folk art collection. True Fact: this type of folk art was often make by incarcerated inmates in prison due to the availability of wooden sticks. ** For more vintage home decor, click here! Item Condition Good condition and very sturdy. (We need to know what fabulous glue was used!) Surface dust and residue present as well as dried glue at the joints. The dark brown sticks appear to have been stained. Unmarked; likely from the 1970s. >> Please view pictures carefully as they are part of the description. This is truly a one of a kind, found item. Embracing its vintage beauty, this piece may contain imperfections from years of wear. These imperfections are not considered defective. Item Details - Materials: wooden popsicle stocks, stain, marbles, glue - Color: various colors - Dimensions: about 8.75" W x 4.25" H 🌎 Buy Vintage - Save the Planet!!