Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved “Ball in Cage” Obelisk Whimsy Sculpture

Folk Art whimsy ‘ball in cage’ sculpture whittled from one continuous piece of wood (circa 1920s, USA).
Obelisk-form adorned with an orb finial and stepped/notched top and bottom edges with carved ‘x’ motif throughout.
Appealing decorative object with only minor wear consistent with age.
H: 15″ x L: 1.5″ x D: 1.5″