Terrific Old Handmade Red White and Blue Knit Sock Doll wooden boy to the sun- or star-like

to the sun- or star-like pattern surrounding the hole of the whistle

very much in the manner of renowned Alebrije creator Manual Jimenez

and indeed his stance is like that of a lamb just learning to stand on wobbly legs

still standing tall

Terrific Old Handmade Red White and Blue Knit Sock Doll wooden boy to the sun- or star-likeLove at first sight with this guy, made by someone a hundred years ago or so with a great aesthetic sensibility I think! Perfect choice of buttons for his wide eyes, and great red yarn nose and mouth, with interesting braid like stitching for the mouth. Plus this terrific incorporation of blue and red knit to make a sort of vest, and pompoms for flourish everywhere! Hard not to feel more cheerful with this guy around. 15" long x 5 3 4" across x 2 3 4"