Marvelous Antique Puppet with Carved, Painted Wooden Head on Post stony I have seen a few

I have seen a few other San Pacific ceramic vases from the 70s-80s

I honestly know nothing about this vessel

I believe the wood is likely walnut

and since cicadas are symbols of  personal renewal and transformation

which is full of clues as to her creation

Marvelous Antique Puppet with Carved, Painted Wooden Head on Post stony I have seen a fewI've always got an eye out for great puppets, but rarely come across one I like as much as this guy, I'm guessing from a Punch and Judy set, early 20th century or so. What a beauty of a face, with this prominent nose, open mouth, and huge eyes, looking a mix of surprised and anxious, as if about to have to fend off something or someone! His carved wooden head is attached to a wooden post, which is covered by his hand sewn outfit, terminating in