#400

Large American Paper Mache Native American
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$800
sold
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Description
34" (86 cm.) Paper mache mask face with deeply impressed angular features and wrinkles,sienna complexion and painted features,right side-glancing eyes,thickly modeled black brows,closed mouth,firmly-set lips,black mohair wig,padded torso and attached costume designed to appear as though arms are folded beneath,separate legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mary McAboy,from her patented series of Native American dolls,circa 1925. Value Points: fine original finish on the well- sculpted features,original costume includes suede-framed head- dress with bead trim and elaborate feathers,flannel shirt,wrapped patterned flannel blanket,suede pants to match headdress with fringed edging,suede beaded moccasins,beaded necklace.