Leroy Person Carved Table Early Southern Black Folk Art

Leroy Person. Handmade Table with incised wood on legs and the supports. Unpainted. c.1960 - 1970. Mr. Person’s early work was etched on the wooden trim of his house and carvings on his fence surrounding it. He also began making rudimentary furniture such as this table. Much has been made of the Africanisms found on his objects. I believe he was later given paint by an encouraging patron, and his latest works were made rubbing crayons into his carvings. He was an obsessive worker. Dull Tool Dim Bulb Archives. Table approx. 32 inches square. Private Collection #africanamericanart #blackfolkart #northcarolina. #dulltooldimbulb #leroyperson