When I decided to make a doll using leaves and stems and other tree bits the choices for materials were many and many were considered (rather idly, in fact) but then, in that wonderfully inexplicable way, the green nut from the hazel tree dropped (not literally) to hand (I had to pick it up and the squirrels who think that tree is their territory were nearby watching) and I knew it was right for head of doll. The leaves came awhile later. It's a baby doll. (click on IMG to view)
And this is what he grew up to be. He looks a bit like a warrior but I think he is a shepherd whose gentle nature has had to learn to brave the elements and this gives him a rather fierce outlook. He is constructed of sweet chestnut leaves, seed and dangles.
Notice his companion.
(click on photo to enlarge)