"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman mid-century pin sugars or teas

sugars or teas

The wood shows some wear and light cracking

But when not in use I'd keep it on the counter in the kitchen

a hub for weaving since pre-Inca times

"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman mid-century pin sugars or teasWhat a curious and charming old drawing! The handwritten cursive running along below the image I believe reads "Me Take You Likeness Mitsi," I assume articulating the action of the seated artist, engaged in drawing the old woman, presumably Mitsi, standing before him. A curious model she is, and what is with this giant hand she is holding out toward him, dramatically contrasting with the second little arm and hand at her side? She seems only to have