With its dry old, likely original madder painted surface and 5 individually carved pegs, it is an unbelievably desirable original American primitive.

As you can see, the paint remains with minor loss in expected areas. Hanging hardware was apparently not used, but rather it was hung by worn hanger holes in the backer board.

It is 25 1/2 inches long and 5 1/2 inches tall. The shelf is approximately 4 inches from front to back.

This piece was out of a Pennsylvania dealers collection.

Circa early to mid 1800's and one of the most unique & exciting early primitives I have seen for a very long time!