Polychrome Carved Ventriloquists Figure of an African/American Man

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Polychrome Carved Ventriloquist's Figure of an African/American Man, America, late 19th century, the head with horsehair, glass eyes and a leather jaw, with cloth body in period clothing, with stand, ht. 30 in. Provenance: James Kronen, Raymond Saroff/Howard Rose collection, Aarne Anton/American Primitive Gallery. Exhibitions: "The Fine Art of American Folk," Edith C. Blum Institute, Bard College, 1990.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

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