Poetic Artist Made Large Painted Papier Mache Face New York transit authority with carved reamer and turned

with carved reamer and turned handle terminating in a great fat rounded end

In very good vintage condition

There are a few unruly bristles but the head of the brush is very full and it is in overall very good condition

relating to hanging it horizontally--but I'm showing it vertically as I prefer it that way

It measures 6" long x 2 1/4" wide x 1 3/4" tall and is good vintage condition

Poetic Artist Made Large Painted Papier Mache Face New York transit authority with carved reamer and turnedI found this at Brimfield and know it came out of an artists' estate, but I am not sure the name of the artist. Such a wonderfully expressive face, I'd be inclined to give a name to this guy and talk to him like friend (or therapist!) C. 1960s 70s I believe, painted papier mache, strung for hanging. 13" x 8 5 8" and in good condition, with a couple of small dings as documented.