Bidspirit auction | Western Cowboy Bucking Horse Kinetic

Western Cowboy Bucking Horse Kinetic Balance Toy - This kinetic balance toy features a cowboy riding a bucking horse, designed in the style of 18th and 19th-century folk art skyhooks. The figures of the horse and rider are constructed from painted wood or a heavy composition material, with articulated joints at the horse's legs and the cowboy's arms. These components are joined by metal pins, allowing for movement during the rocking action. The assembly is supported by a black metal stand and includes a long, curved metal pendulum arm that extends to a heavy spherical counterweight. When pushed, the toy rocks on a central pivot point, causing the articulated limbs to move. String reins are present, connecting the horse's head to the rider's hands. The item features hand-painted details in a palette of white, red, blue, and brown. No manufacturer markings are present on the piece.