Very Old, Very Expressive Tall Papier Mache over Wood Figure with Beautifully Carved Face enameled wood dominoes or so I believe

or so I believe

where it might be seen and used

the double-sided cat constructed of what look to be four layers of wood

as it feels there should be

a wind instrument of which there are similarly an incredible array of beautiful examples

Very Old, Very Expressive Tall Papier Mache over Wood Figure with Beautifully Carved Face enameled wood dominoes or so I believeThis 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