Bust of a Man with Thick Mustache, Charming Old Folk Art Carving antique French postcard but it is really fantastic

but it is really fantastic and I've tired

18th-19th c

with the small symbols at their centers emblematic of the blessings of life

The name of the species--in this case it looks to be "Russ dagueletti" is incised on the bottom of the piece

Bust of a Man with Thick Mustache, Charming Old Folk Art Carving antique French postcard but it is really fantasticI don't know the visages of past presidents well enough to know if this carving represents one or not, but to my eye he looks more like a barber, or a sailor, or maybe an antiques dealer! Great face, great old folk carving whatever the case, with a wonderful warm dry patina. Late 19th early 20th c. I would guess, and even better in hand. 4" x 1 5 8" x 1 1 2". Great antique condition, with general wear all to the good and a great warm dry patina.