Carved and Expressionistically Painted Wooden Head Okakura Kabuza the Vegetarian Epicure (pub 1972)

the Vegetarian Epicure (pub 1972)

The very tip of the arm of the child and some of her hair on the back side is chipped off

here is where the real drama lies

it's in perfect condition

Carved and Expressionistically Painted Wooden Head Okakura Kabuza the Vegetarian Epicure (pub 1972)I'd guess this great carved wood head was once part of a puppet of some sort; there are openings at both ends via which I imagine a body and perhaps a hat on top were attached. Now, it would sit happily on a shelf, with those intense big blue eyes keeping a keen eye on things! The head itself is painted a good dark green, with expressionistic yellow and red flourishes all over. The flattish sides are especially great, with deeply carved ears popping