Mountain Man Folk Wood Art By J R McNeill

aMid/Late 20th Century

1.875" H x 11.25" L x 2" W

Hand Carved of a Spirit with Old Man Face Signed JR on the Back

Excellent Condition

J.R. McNeill was a folk artist known for his hand-carved wood sculptures, primarily from the 1970s, associated with the Ozark region. His works often depict whimsical, rustic figures like mountain men, hillbillies, farmers, or Ozark characters in a classic American folk art style — exaggerated features, bearded men in simple clothing, and a primitive charm.

Mountain Man Folk Wood Art is a charming genre of rustic folk art featuring hand-carved wooden sculptures of bearded, rugged "mountain men"—often depicted as trappers, lumberjacks, or frontier figures with hats, pipes, rifles, or chainsaws. These pieces evoke the spirit of American frontier life, blending whimsy and craftsmanship.