Large American Paper Mache Native American

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36" (91 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 braids with interwoven yellow felt ribbons,one-piece cloth torso and legs,stitch-jointed arms with defined stitched hands and fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mary McAboy,from her patented series of Native American dolls,circa 1930. Value Points: fine original finish on the well-sculpted features,unusual body style,original costume includes kidskin shirt and pants with beaded and fringe trim,white beaded moccasins,elaborate beaded and feathered headdress,and fine beaded vest with red wool lining (may be added); the separate hands are unusual on this model.