Old Salvaged Interlocking Pieces Tramp Art Frame (or Giant Whimsy) textile with birds and people I believe dating to the

I believe dating to the 19th century

and made even better for the tower of bases it perches atop

handmade and handpainted with 24k gold accents

I believe they date to the mid-20th century

Old Salvaged Interlocking Pieces Tramp Art Frame (or Giant Whimsy) textile with birds and people I believe dating to theI believe this likely once formed a complete frame, and it could again, as it will make a round, but I rather like it just as an object, which could be hung or just laid somewhere like a garland, or incorporated into something new. It is constructed like a "crown on thorns" with interlocking pieces, and is quite fun to play around with! It was quite dusty when I found it; I used a dry q tip to get most of the dust off, but it could definitely be