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Rare & Striking 1940s German-Made Solid Wood Cosmetology Mannequin Head – All-Original Styled Real Human Hair & Bold Mid-Century Hand-Painted Features
• Era: Circa 1940s
• Origin: Germany
• Material: Carved solid wood with lacquered gesso finish
• Hair: 100% Real human hair (brunette, finger-waved)
• Height: ~10 inches
• Base Diameter: ~3.5 inches
• Aesthetic Details: Features dramatic, hand-painted makeup including high-arched pencil eyebrows, bold smokey eyeshadow, and vibrant pink lips. The original brunette human hair is thick, clean, and styled in classical period finger-waves.
• Hardware: The base retains its period-correct mounting system, featuring a circular wood block wrapped in an adjustable metal hose clamp for securing onto a tripod or desk stand.
• Dimensions: Measures approximately 10 inches tall from the base to the crown of the hair, with a 3.5-inch base diameter.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The painted features are bright and clean. The lacquered skin finish shows a beautiful, very fine aged micro-crazing/patina with no structural splits or deep cracks. The hair is remarkably full with no notable balding.
I will package and ship carefully, thanks for looking!
