Very Old, Very Primitive, Very Beautiful Make Do Doll To Adorn and To Carry CA stoneware vase

CA stoneware vase

I especially love the treatment of the body of this kayaker #8: black for the helmet

8 1/8" t x 3 1/2" w x 1 5/8" and in excellent antique condition

making me think someone was pretty proud of it

I believe he once had hands

Very Old, Very Primitive, Very Beautiful Make Do Doll To Adorn and To Carry CA stoneware vaseCertainly it takes a certain sort of person to look at this one and think its one of the most beautiful things in the world but here we are! This one really just breaks my heart so humble, so worn, but also so clearly lovingly made to begin with, with this wonderful curve of a hand stitched seam on one side perfectly securing the wrapped fabric, and more tiny stitches and wrapped thread tight around the neck. Underneath the fabric are what look to be