Insull Giant Skull.

Description

Insull Giant Skull. London: Len Insull Sr, ca. 1950s. Painted papier-mache giant skull with movable jaw.

Approx. 12 x 15 x 10".

In a wooden storage case lettered for the magician Faust.

Condition

Scattered chipping and paint loss; crack at jaw on left side.

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Insull Giant Skull.

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