Soulful, Beautiful Marble Carved Woman's Head with Bun pliers whimy which as I understand it

which as I understand it were used in school as tools for teaching spelling

and features deeply incised then blackened detailing for the laces and across the toe

10 inches long

I've been keeping a close eye out for Victorian braided hair momento

Soulful, Beautiful Marble Carved Woman's Head with Bun pliers whimy which as I understand itThis is one I'd be especially glad to keep for myself; I had her resting on a shelf near my workspace for a bit and she felt like a serene and soulful muse, and one, clearly having seen a lot, holding a wealth of wisdom. She came from an estate in Rockport MA; I don't know for sure where she originated but she seems a 19th c. folk carving to me, likely detached from her body or at least a bust many years ago. I love her deep eyes and wonderfully