Ethnic face

[Rockygirl]

I found this buried about a metre down the side of some old steps I demolished. It has been there at least 30 years and is in very good condition. It is some type of ceramic and 1 1/2 inches wide by 1 inch high. It has holes in the ears and makes me wonder whether there could have been earrings in the holes or it was sewn onto something. I am very curious about it so if anyone can solve this mystery I would be greatly appreciative.

 

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[tamrock]

He was a children's book character first published in the early 20th century. What the object is I'm not so sure. Maybe a piece of a carnival prize ??https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_Little_Black_Sambo

 

[Rockygirl]

Hey thank you Tamrock - that is certainly what it looks like. I had a look at Google images for Sambo and I am now thinking it may be the face off a rag doll.

 

[Bramblefind]

If you are outside the US the character may be termed a "Golliwog" -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golliwog