Honest Abe in Profile, 19th Century Cast Iron Lincoln Relief Burkina Faso Some surface wear and scattered

Some surface wear and scattered stains

or just on the counter holding onions

I found this piece at the estate sale at the home and studio of an artist in Wellesley

often self-portraits of sorts

Honest Abe in Profile, 19th Century Cast Iron Lincoln Relief Burkina Faso Some surface wear and scatteredI've done a good bit of searching but can't find an exact likeness of this old iron Abe, or figure out exactly what purpose context he was made for; I would guess it was once one half of a whole, with a flip side to match. Whatever the case, definitely an old one, with great detail on the face, cast in relief, and with nice darkening to his cheek and brown and beard, in highest relief. 5 5 8" x 4 7 8" x 1 2". Good condition, nice patina, 19th century