Hand-painted Tall Wooden Clown with Removeable Head (Candy Container?) Zen but this is one I

but this is one I might hang on the wall

Just the face measures 6 1/2” straight across when measured from the backside

The couple met while attending the Kansas City Art Institute

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" A bit of research informs me that Squire was the founder of the  Pilgrim Church in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood

Hand-painted Tall Wooden Clown with Removeable Head (Candy Container?) Zen but this is one IThis one is similar in manner to a pin from an old skittles set, but is taller than that, and the head comes off, so I'm guessing it originally held candy. I really love the hand painted face with orange cheeks and great black ruffle on the white collar, and how her much elongated lower body (I'm not sure why but this clown seems female to me) makes her feel quite regal and commanding! 9 1 4" t x 1 5 16" in diameter. Lots of paint loss on the lower