August Americana Online

Description:

Carved and Painted Model for an Indian Chief Figurehead, America, 19th century, carved in fine detail, the figure dressed in a fringed shirt with thick sash, feather headdress, leggings, and moccasins, standing on a scrolling base, ht. 14 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

minor chips to figure, overall very minor paint wear, very tight crack to base.


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