Hand-painted Tall Wooden Clown with Removeable Head (Candy Container?) first aid the first primitive jig doll

the first primitive jig doll like this that I think I've seen with glass beads eyes

Holes in the back for wall mounting should one be so inclined

with a honey-mustardy-brown glaze

and hardened enough for it to stand on its own

and there is another whisper of red ribbon visible on the underside of the basket

Hand-painted Tall Wooden Clown with Removeable Head (Candy Container?) first aid the first primitive jig dollThis one is similar in manner to a pin from an old skittles set, but is taller than that, and the head comes off, so I'm guessing it originally held candy. I really love the hand painted face with orange cheeks and great black ruffle on the white collar, and how her much elongated lower body (I'm not sure why but this clown seems female to me) makes her feel quite regal and commanding! 9 1 4" t x 1 5 16" in diameter. Lots of paint loss on the lower