Poetic Artist Made Large Painted Papier Mache Face New York transit authority Born in 1862

Born in 1862

I'd guess this old cutout wooden stork head was once attached to a body and lived in a yard or garden somewhere

There are a few unruly bristles but the head of the brush is very full and it is in overall very good condition

with carved reamer and turned handle terminating in a great fat rounded end

very finely carved on all sides and stained a terrific near-black

Poetic Artist Made Large Painted Papier Mache Face New York transit authority Born in 1862I found this at Brimfield and know it came out of an artists' estate, but I am not sure the name of the artist. Such a wonderfully expressive face, I'd be inclined to give a name to this guy and talk to him like friend (or therapist!) C. 1960s 70s I believe, painted papier mache, strung for hanging. 13" x 8 5 8" and in good condition, with a couple of small dings as documented.