Antique articulated hand carved figure

Nice patina and all hand carved.  I had to re-string ( hands and feet have screws for attaching ) this and had a chance to see all the workmanship and carving that went into each and every individual piece.  The hands and face are particularly expressive.  The head and neck were carved separately from the torso and then inserted.  Not sure if this was made as a child's toy, artist model, etc.?  9 inches tall. 

Folk art carved articulated figure / jig doll

Nicely complete articulated figure that is 12 inches tall.  Unique form with wooden pegs connecting the joints and hollowed out sides to accommodate the arms.  Has a metal bracket on the top of the head which presumably was to hang the figure to make it dance.