Large German Black-Complexioned Paper Mache Doll with Character Expression

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28" (71 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with ebony black complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, black painted lashes, slightly modeled brush-stroked black brows, closed mouth modeled as though open in broad smiling expression, with double row of beaded teeth, black mohair wig, original black muslin body with paper mache lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare large model of the highly characterized doll has fine gleaming expression, original body.