Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina wooden puzzle game It measures 16"x20" and definitely

It measures 16"x20" and definitely has some age to it

and all sorts of things

but it’s quite finely done

making the pink of her cheeks and blue of her dress feel all the more poignant

Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina wooden puzzle game It measures 16"x20" and definitelyI am quite sure this carving dates to the 19th century I'd guess 1870s or so and I believe most likely was carved in New England. I love the extreme folkiness of this chief, who I find quite tenderly done, reminding me more of a santos than a "Cigar Store Indian," including for the painted expression on his face. Most of all, though, I love those little feet! Deeply carved and polychromed, with a fantastic warm patina. 11 3 4" t x 3 7 8" w x 2 1 8" d.