Native American carved figurine

Native American carved figurine

Titles: Native American carved figurine (Supplied title)

Description: Wood figurine of an Indian man is carved from a single piece of wood with details painted and burned into the wood. Figure is in standing position and holds a tomahawk in his right hand; he wears leggings, breechcloth, bib, moccasins and feather headdress. Probably made for sale in the early-mid 20th century.

Dates

  • Not earlier than 1900 - Not later than 1949 (Creation)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 10000.1146

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections, The Harry and Jeannette Ayer Collection.

Notes

  • Jeannette O. and Harry D. Ayer Ojibwe Collection.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 7 3/64 inches length

Subjects

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Native American carved figurine