On a fragmentary peg base, depicting a human head in full relief, the simplified rounded face marked by flaring nose and inset carved ivory eyes and mouth, wood pegs fasten the eyes and serve as irises, the mouth open and with incisions indicating the teeth, a deep incision encircling the entire face, possibly for the fastening of clothing or other paraphernalia, weathered patina. length 3 3/4in
On a fragmentary peg base, depicting a human head in full relief, the simplified rounded face marked by flaring nose and inset carved ivory eyes and mouth, wood pegs fasten the eyes and serve as irises, the mouth open and with incisions indicating the teeth, a deep incision encircling the entire face, possibly for the fastening of clothing or other paraphernalia, weathered patina. length 3 3/4in
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