Carved and Painted Pine Clothed Black Man Ventriloquist Dummy

Description:

Carved and Painted Pine Clothed Black Man Ventriloquist Dummy, America, c. 1880-90, moveable lower lip and eyes, with black yarn hair, painted facial features and blue eyes, dressed in a wool coat and pants and a collared shirt with tie, (imperfections and wear),ht. 38 1/2 in.

Provenance: Kronen Gallery, New York, 1975.
The Marvill Collection
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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