1178 Rare Louisiana Painted Cypress and Mixed Woods Punkah, early 19th century, of mortised construction, the ceiling fittings now lacking, h. 23-1/2", w. 37-1/4". Sometimes called a "shoo-fly", the punkah was affixed to the ceiling with a framework that allowed it to pivot and operated with a string to create air movement over a kitchen or dining table. This example was found in the attic of the Dutreuil house, St. Martinville, Louisiana.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
1227 Vernacular Gothic Revival Pine and Cypress Tripartite Church Pew, early 19th century, the back in three sections, each with a crest rail over a turned gallery, the columns bisecting Gothic arches, each section segmented by a shaped armrest, with a single-board plank seat and turned legs joined by plain stretchers, h. 37", w. 63", d. 15-3/4".
Estimate: 900 - 1200
      
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