17.5" Papier Mache c1950 Santa Clause Head Wall Hanging

Collectibles : Holiday, Seasonal

 

Life-size and jolly, this pressed papier-mache dimensional Santa Claus face is in very good to excellent condition, measuring 17.5" tall, 11.5" wide and 5.5" deep. The cheery blue eyes are decals, and the rest of the features are airbrushed: skin, brows, rosy cheeks and red mouth. Santa's hat is painted red and the white hat and is sprinkled with clear glitter. He does show some wear and tear from his years of service – bumped nose, cheek bumps and beard rubs, but we've left it up to his new owner to decide to retouch the paint if you wanted to, or leave Santa as is. The original hanging bar is missing but there's a hole for a nail. Plus, a triangular factory indent in the back, with a horizontal oval hole, seems to be suitable for attaching Santa's head to a mannequin body or maybe a decorative post. His eyes twinkle with glee!!

Item ID: 619