Hand-sculpted Plaster Head of Gentle Seeming Man hand-forged and then this fantastic octagonal

and then this fantastic octagonal pattern painted on the roof

It is beautifully made

but who knows

which from what I understand wasn't common before then

but such is clearly part of her lot in life as a woman of means

Hand-sculpted Plaster Head of Gentle Seeming Man hand-forged and then this fantastic octagonalA great head I think, hand sculpted of plaster (solid), with a face that reads to me as open and curious, gentle and kind. I purchased a number of heads of various sorts this week, and have been enjoying arranging them together and can say this guy is a good neighbor to all! 4 t x 3 3 4 w x 3 3 4 d. Mid 20th c. or so I believe. Good condition, with a small chip to left ear (a love bite I'd call it) and some scuffs and tiny dings here and there, just