Charming Crayon Colored Vintage Wooden Doll inuit seal though a row of votive

though a row of votive candles and a few pine sprigs could be pretty festive for the holidays

a great looking thing now to hang (one would need to adhere a hook to the back)

which kept this little man locked tight inside

I'd describe this beautifully crafted studio pottery vase as post-modern: from certain angles

including the ace through ten of hearts

Charming Crayon Colored Vintage Wooden Doll inuit seal though a row of votiveThis doll feels one part bedpost one part Creative Playthings to me, with her crayon colored dress and smiling face making her very much her own singular, sweet self. Im not sure if the wooden form was repurposed from something else or carved by a parent or grandparent to be a doll , but I'd guess she dates to the 50s or 60s, and I think she's really fabulous. 6 7 8" t x 2 4 5" w x 1 2 4" and in very good condition, much better than photos convey.