Here is a beautiful wax madonna and Christ child figurine by doll artist Margarite Uebel of Germany. The figure measures 8-1/4 inches to the top of Mary's twisted wire halo. The ornate garments are made with metallic thread and are heavily beaded: I find no holes or missing beads. The base is marked "Christmas 1949, gift from Margarete Uebel, Made by her in Munich, Germany." It is also initialed M.U. Buy with confidence: I guarantee my merchandise to be as represented. Thanks~~Caroline.