#225

American Papier-Mache Skookums Indian in Rare Exhibition Size
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$700
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Description
40" (102 cm.) Papier-mache head with deeply-modeled facial features depicting Native American,dark sienna complexion with painted brown eyes,brows,closed mouth in solemn expression,black human hair,blanket-wrapped torso with suggestion of arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mary McAboy,who produced a series of dolls representing Native Americans,circa 1920. Value Points: rare exhibition size model with superb detail of modeling,wearing his original costume and accessories.