Polychrome Carved Indian Maiden Countertop Tobacconist Figure

Description:

Polychrome Carved Indian Maiden Countertop Tobacconist Figure, America, last half 19th century, the figure with a studded metal headband, her left shoulder wrapped in a robe with right arm extended holding a bundle of cigars, old painted surface, (imperfections),ht. 31 3/4 in. including molded plinth.
Estimate $15,000-25,000

paint loss, cracks to arm separated from figure a little


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