Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina notes digitally)

digitally)

in a style which I believe would be referred to as grain-painting

with a great dry wood patina

and on the linen gauze near the top left

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Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina notes digitally)I 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.