Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina wooden puzzle game early Spencerian lettering incorporating a

early Spencerian lettering incorporating a woman's face in profile a a little squirrel with bushy tail

There are a couple of fleabites on the rim but otherwise very good condition

64 pages unnumbered (including blank pages)

and all sorts of things

but it has been on it for some time

Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina wooden puzzle game early Spencerian lettering incorporating aI 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.