Head on Block Body, Evocative Old Unfinished Carving drawings of houses The ribbons used for the

The ribbons used for the outer ruffles are LaNativida and Beina Victoria-"Extra Fina"

Made in West Germany (there is a stamp on the underside of the base)

(Of course who would ever part with one of these

which is much aged but still retaining some of its glorious lapis blue paint

There's lots of wear along the piece of wood to which the head is nailed

Head on Block Body, Evocative Old Unfinished Carving drawings of houses The ribbons used for theAnother little carving, this one I presume unfinished, but I very much like him this way, with just a block of a body to match his straight ahead facing little carved head. Pine I believe, with a warm dry wood patina and warm presence. 5 1 8" t x 1 3 4" w x 1" d and in good condition, stands steady on its own.