C. 1920s-30s Artist's Mannequin, Japan, Freed of Stand Sambura fertility doll black ink on white wove

black ink on white wove with a Page Highgate watermark at upper left

Measuring tape extends 50 feet

and I love that the gate is neat dead center

often involving extensive recall of the names and roles and hierarchy of everyone else

with square iron nails around the perimeter

C. 1920s-30s Artist's Mannequin, Japan, Freed of Stand Sambura fertility doll black ink on white woveThis mannequin would once have had a stand, with wire fitting between his legs and running to a simple base, but I rather like him liberated from it, making him a sitter, or a gymnast! He'll sit up on his own in various poses, and can also stand balanced in a split or backbend, etc. Stamped Delta Japan on one foot, c. 1920 1940 I believe. 15 1 2 tall ; 3 3 4 wide shoulders and in good condition, all joints operating well. Dry wood surface, showing age