Old Folk Art Carving of Woman with Great Face, Bangs, and Bonnet antique Indian animal Late-ish 19th century

Late-ish 19th century

Image size approx 14"x9"

which must have followed this one in a sketchbook

” clearly has lots of wisdom to impart

these are especially good for sign painting and lettering

Old Folk Art Carving of Woman with Great Face, Bangs, and Bonnet antique Indian animal Late-ish 19th centuryThe face on this woman totally kills me, and all the more so as framed by razor straight bangs peeking out from her bonnet and big bow neatly tied at her chin. Just completely earnest and open, and clearly a heart felt, hard trying effort on behalf of the carver who made her, quite some years ago. I have a tendency to talk to inanimate objects, and she is definitely one with whom I think I'd hold a lively ongoing conversation! She's substantial in