FRANCONIA NOTCH - OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN - SOUVENIR Vintage Granite Paperweight

Description

Old Man of the Mountains ,Franconia Notch New Hampshire
Carved from NH granite circa 1950's
Signed by Roger Belisle 3rd generation stone cutter. Authentic New Hampshire granite. Super heavy 3.5” wide 4.75” tall. Great desk or bookcase piece. Thanks
Had a name on back- goof off took much of it off- plus it’s not the display side
This profile formed during the Ice Age, was worshipped by the Indian Nations as the profile of the "Great Spirit" and was first discovered by the settlers in 1805.
The face which measured 48 feet from forehead to chin was 1200 feet above Profile Lake and 3200 ft above sea level.
The face collapsed from view 20 years ago but folks continue to cherish the history and visit yearly
Turn this statue side view and there he is!
Small but mighty.