Elusive and Gentle Feeling Carved Marble Head mexican folk pottery I not sure what these

I not sure what these little creatures

and just purely love the checkerboard

Another lovely bud vase

and hand-colored flowers at her shoulder and more to the right of her hand

Elusive and Gentle Feeling Carved Marble Head mexican folk pottery I not sure what theseThis carved marble head I purchased from the estate of an artist and great collector in my neck of the woods, but know nothing of where it came from; the face looks perhaps African American to me, but I really don't know for sure. Whatever the case, he feels a quiet and a bit shy and forever elusive in a very good way to to me. 5 3 4" t x 4 1 8" w x 4 1 4" d, weighs just over 5 pounds. Overall good condition, no chips or cracks. A bit of orange ing to