Curious Little Carved Folk Art Articulated Doll with String Tied Joints choker neckace is known for its slate

is known for its slate quarries--making a little fourth of July slate the perfect--and punning

with the string appearing very clean

Made of stoneware and in great

and unusual

Some wear to the enamel and a little wear to the lettering

Curious Little Carved Folk Art Articulated Doll with String Tied Joints choker neckace is known for its slateSuch a funny little one I want to call this a carved baby doll, but with a full head of hair, she seems well beyond the toddler stage! The carving of that hair is quite wonderful, and her carved face, with subtly painted red lips, is too. And a bit funny how she's carved to sit with her legs spread wide. I believe she was likely modeled after a "Frozen Charlotte" china doll a folky homemade version carved of wood. With string ties at her joints and