Seated American Paper Mache Native American

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31" (79 cm.) Paper mache mask face with deeply impressed angular features and age wrinkles,sienna complexion and painted features,right side-glancing eyes,grey painted brows,closed mouth,firmly-set lips,black mohair braids,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: rare seated pose,original finish on the well-sculpted features,original costume includes patterned cotton dress,wrapped patterned flannel blanket,brown suede fringed moccasins,shell and beaded necklace.