Vintage THISTLEBERRIES Ruth Holland Alaskan Angel Watchful One White Mink Signed For Sale

Vintage Thistleberries Ruth Holland Alaskan Angel Watchful One White Mink SignedAn extraordinary, highly collectibleThistleberriesminiature folk art angel figurine titled\"The Watchful One\". Handcrafted in Talkeetna, Alaska by independent regional artistRuth Holland, this rare piece dates back to thelate 1990s / early 2000s( Y2K era ) and represents the absolute peak of the artist\'s intricate textile craftsmanship.
This is a premium, complete collector\'s set that showcases magnificent regional symbolism and high-end materials.Key Premium Features for Collectors:

• Authentic Hand-Signed Base :Features the original, fine-ink handwritten\"Alaska ©\"marking directly on the wood bottom.
• Premium Hand-Crocheted Wings :Unlike later or more common versions that utilize mass-produced craft feathers, this piece features beautifully hand-crocheted cream lace wings. They are incredibly durable, hold their crisp shape perfectly, and demonstrate true artisan labor.
• Official State Flower Pattern :The angel wears a vibrant blue and green kuspuk-style calico dress patterned withForget-Me-Nots—the Official State Flower of Alaska—expertly detailed with tiny pearl-like accents stitched along the front.
• Genuine White Mink Fur :Adorned with exceptionally plush, clean, and fluffy genuineWhite Mink furaround her head, hands, and base.
• 100% Complete with Original Story Tag :Includes the pristine, fully intact folded cardstock booklet tag featuring the heartwarming poem\"The Watchful One\"and the artist\'s original GCI contact details.

Pristine, immaculate vintage condition. This piece has been beautifully preserved. The fabric colors are rich and unfaded, the genuine white mink fur is clean, and the wooden face and base are flawlessly intact. Please view the extensive macro photos for exact dimensions, close-up details, and signature validation.Dimensions:

• Height: Approx. 3.25 inches

Poem Included on Tag :
\"The Watchful One / Walk with her down the path of life, Put your hand in hers, she’s The Watchful One. She’ll help you and shield you with her strength and her love... She’ll be there through your joys, She’ll be there through your sorrows...\"