Very Old, Very Expressive Tall Papier Mache over Wood Figure with Beautifully Carved Face antique apothecary bottle most commonly hand-painted with decorative

most commonly hand-painted with decorative patterns

I think it's had a pretty rich history

and no real matter unless storing sand or needles inside which might fall through

making me think she may be a fertility figure

Though he's lost a fair amount of paint over the past 100 years or so

Very Old, Very Expressive Tall Papier Mache over Wood Figure with Beautifully Carved Face antique apothecary bottle most commonly hand-painted with decorativeThis one! I found him yesterday in Maine, though most certainly that is not where he originated. His papier mache over carved wood construction, and the manner of the carving of his face suggests reminds me a bit of some extraordinary early Punch and Judy puppets I once had. Im not entirely certain but would guess mid late 19th century and think likely European, but with the face looking as if perhaps representing an African subject. Altogether a bit