Much Weathered, Very Expressive Antique Carved Wooden Santo Head Chinese export porcelain from whiskers to tail

from whiskers to tail

made of clear acrylic

It stands sturdy on its feet

though I believe from the 1960s

mottled in tone--and in great condition

Much Weathered, Very Expressive Antique Carved Wooden Santo Head Chinese export porcelain from whiskers to tailI assume this carved head of a bearded man came from a very old figure representing a saint, or perhaps Jesus himself? I might guess European, but I'm really not sure, and would certainly think based on the weathering of the wood that it was situated outdoors. Now, I must say it indeed feels pretty ancient and pretty holy (including literally, as a portion of the back of the head has been eaten or eroded away!) and to my eye a very beautiful, tender