Hand-carved and Painted Antique Punch and Judy Puppet Head ideal harmonica It reminds me a bit

It reminds me a bit of the (much larger and bronze)) sculptures of Marino Marini

pretty minor and which I don't think detract

with a pretty inlaid border and music box

But turn it on its side vertically

is just terrific

Hand-carved and Painted Antique Punch and Judy Puppet Head ideal harmonica It reminds me a bitI believe this wonderful old carved and painted heavy wood puppet head, which came from a fantastic set of handmade Punch and Judy puppets, represents Judy, the wife of Punch, who is typically depicted wearing a blue dress and bonnet, remnants of which remain here. I love her in her much used and worn state clearly with many puppet shows behind her, during which the paint on her nose was completely worn away, leaving the wood beneath it completely