Charming Crayon Colored Vintage Wooden Doll black ocarina in part just for the

in part just for the pleasure of seeing all these carefully formed letters

The message written on the backside (in great hand-writing

think it is plenty lovely to hang just as it is--as a great form and symbol of creative possibility--with the repairs falling away when viewed from any distance

and feels kind of iconic--or should be

Charming Crayon Colored Vintage Wooden Doll black ocarina in part just for theThis doll feels one part bedpost one part Creative Playthings to me, with her crayon colored dress and smiling face making her very much her own singular, sweet self. Im not sure if the wooden form was repurposed from something else or carved by a parent or grandparent to be a doll , but I'd guess she dates to the 50s or 60s, and I think she's really fabulous. 6 7 8" t x 2 4 5" w x 1 2 4" and in very good condition, much better than photos convey.