Curious Little Carved Folk Art Articulated Doll with String Tied Joints buddhist monk with some darks stains at

with some darks stains at right that feel quite appropriately like mud

I have not attempted to polish it as the brass has a nice warm patina

but its no wonder she's the subject of much romanticism and many many images

I'll never say no to a good seascape

cloaked greyhound

Curious Little Carved Folk Art Articulated Doll with String Tied Joints buddhist monk with some darks stains atSuch a funny little one I want to call this a carved baby doll, but with a full head of hair, she seems well beyond the toddler stage! The carving of that hair is quite wonderful, and her carved face, with subtly painted red lips, is too. And a bit funny how she's carved to sit with her legs spread wide. I believe she was likely modeled after a "Frozen Charlotte" china doll a folky homemade version carved of wood. With string ties at her joints and