Test of how one of my carved Horse-in-Hoop balances and rolls.  Based on an old tin children's toy from the turn-of-the-century.   The piece was a wedding gift to a friend.  Not the best video however it gives you the idea on how it functions.

 

Video of how the cupid automata works.  Music by I Am Kloot.

Horse-in-Hoop

Wedding gift for a friend.

New automata

Based on a piece by Aquio Nishida (see post below).  This was a gift to a friend of my Mother's whose daughter graduated from medical school and received her first ER residency. Click on the image to make it larger.