Carved and Painted Shield with Carved Indian Head

Description:

Carved and Painted Shield with Carved Indian Head, America, late 19th century, the Indian with red, white, and blue headdress, mounted on a shield with stars on a blue field above a red and white striped body, iron loop hanger on the back, old paint, ht. 9, wd. 8 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Small area of retouch on the Indian's chin.


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