Beautiful Very Old Carved and Polychromed Santos Head mini dolls It is signed with what

It is signed with what looks to be a "K" in the bottom right corner

are the buttery soft leather booties

and would make a striking one

Box shows tons of wear and water damage

I am just learning about old bee boxes—a pretty cool thing to collect I think

Beautiful Very Old Carved and Polychromed Santos Head mini dolls It is signed with whatI am no an expert on Santos, but am pretty confident based on research that this carved and painted head dates to the late 18th or so, and I might guess Italian. He certainly looks the sensitive and serene soul to me, and I've taken to thinking of him as a poet as much as a saint! Polychrome over carved wood, beautifully aged, and with what appear to be inset glass eyes. 2 5 8" t x 1 7 8" w x 1 7 8" d. The head won't stand on its own, but will balance