Fabulous c. 1940s Handmade Papier Mache Santa Claus Mask abstract sculpture with some age on it

with some age on it I believe

I think in significant part because they feel cozy and comforting and optimistic

with the even numbered pages blank

One end of the wooden handle has broken off near the tip such that it does not extend all of the way down the side of the basket--not very noticeable

Fabulous c. 1940s Handmade Papier Mache Santa Claus Mask abstract sculpture with some age on itThis is about as Christmas y as I will get, but just no way could not resist this one, and I'd say it almost transcends the holidays. The backside is pretty fabulous too, showing what looks like mimeographed paper from a local newsletter of some sort, with the hand drawn illustrations and typed text looking 1940s or so to me. There are no eye holes so wearing as a mask would be pretty challenging, but there's a red ribbon on top for hanging from the