19th Century Folk Art Yarn Winder Whimsy in Blown Glass Bottle wooden letter where bursting out

where bursting out

with minor toning and light edge wear

I would think he is likely meant to be a priest or monk

along with this terrific weeping tree

I have seen them listed as the former online but am just not completely sure-- I do know though that they are very soft and feel great on one's neck

19th Century Folk Art Yarn Winder Whimsy in Blown Glass Bottle wooden letter where bursting outI've had much fancier bottle whimsies, but I think the more humble (though still completely baffling to me!) yarn winder types are my favorite of all. This one is 19th century, with carved wooden stopper (walnut I think?), held forever in place by a cross bar just below the neck. With two "yarn winders" inside, held to the central post one horizontal, one vertical, both wound with yellow and white yarn with the post standing on four arched feet. The