Hand-Carved Folk Art Miniature Signpost for the Haggin Museum

This is a hand-carved, polychrome-painted wood miniature featuring a directional signpost mounted on a textured base. The item displays a rustic, folk-art aesthetic, likely crafted as a souvenir or local artisan piece related to the Haggin Museum in Stockton, California. The physical construction consists of a squared wood panel painted off-white with the hand-lettered text 'HAGGIN MUSEUM' and a black directional arrow. This sign is affixed to a naturalistic wood post that still retains bits of bark, suggesting the use of a found twig or branch. The post is inserted into a textured, green-painted base that resembles grassy or rocky terrain. Positioned on the base is a small white, multi-faceted carved element, possibly representing a rock or a stylized mascot, alongside a smaller multi-colored painted detail that may represent a floral arrangement or a figure. The craftsmanship is intentionally primitive, with visible tool marks from carving and an uneven paint application that adds to its vernacular charm. The condition shows minor wear, specifically paint loss/chipping on the green base revealing the white material beneath, and some surface dust accumulation. Based on the style and materials, it likely dates from the late 20th century.