Rare Early Grodnertal Wooden Shoulder Head Doll

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19" (48 cm.) Carved wooden shoulder head with unusual rounded facial shape,elongated throat,black sculpted hair with painted curls onto the face and short curls overall,painted small brown eyes with black outline,single-stroke brows,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,muslin stitch-jointed body,wooden lower arms and legs,painted flat black shoes. Condition: generally excellent,some light craquelure,some rubs on hair at back of head. Comments; Germany,Grodnertal,circa 1840. Value Points: rare wooden shoulder head doll with unusual facial shape,beautifully painted hair allowing the doll to be designated boy or girl,original body,fine antique gown,apron and undergarments.