Very Old, Very Expressive Tall Papier Mache over Wood Figure with Beautifully Carved Face 1930s art glass I don't know a thing

I don't know a thing about who made these copper vessels

is that he was born in Chicago

11” wide x 68” long

On the underside it is dated 1937 and looks to have been a very heartfelt gift to to a lucky S

Very Old, Very Expressive Tall Papier Mache over Wood Figure with Beautifully Carved Face 1930s art glass I don't know a thingThis one! I found him yesterday in Maine, though most certainly that is not where he originated. His papier mache over carved wood construction, and the manner of the carving of his face suggests reminds me a bit of some extraordinary early Punch and Judy puppets I once had. Im not entirely certain but would guess mid late 19th century and think likely European, but with the face looking as if perhaps representing an African subject. Altogether a bit