Very Old, Very Expressive Tall Papier Mache over Wood Figure with Beautifully Carved Face 1930s art glass What a fabulous armadillo

What a fabulous armadillo

On the underside it is dated 1937 and looks to have been a very heartfelt gift to to a lucky S

kept by a young girl

I believe American and think perhaps sailor made

there are complete scanned copies of "The Living Arts" issues 1 though 3 accessible online

Very Old, Very Expressive Tall Papier Mache over Wood Figure with Beautifully Carved Face 1930s art glass What a fabulous armadilloThis one! I found him yesterday in Maine, though most certainly that is not where he originated. His papier mache over carved wood construction, and the manner of the carving of his face suggests reminds me a bit of some extraordinary early Punch and Judy puppets I once had. Im not entirely certain but would guess mid late 19th century and think likely European, but with the face looking as if perhaps representing an African subject. Altogether a bit