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"Indian Figures", Fabulous Folk Art - Art Deco Carved Ladle, Native American

$2,000
$2,50020% Off
£1,507.17
£1,889.5620% Off
€1,762.68
€2,210.2120% Off
CA$2,830.04
CA$3,549.7920% Off
A$2,871.97
A$3,611.3720% Off
CHF 1,655.63
CHF 2,075.1420% Off
MX$34,774.58
MX$43,426.9920% Off
NOK 19,216.65
NOK 24,226.9520% Off
SEK 19,422.19
SEK 24,371.9820% Off
DKK 13,177.16
DKK 16,522.4720% Off

About the Item

Beautiful and affecting, this hand carved wood ladle -- a masterpiece of folk art showing the influence of modern Art Deco motifs -- depicts two American Indian figures in profile, each carved in low relief, framed by chevrons and other modern elements. Each of the two Native American figures sports a headdress and feather, and one is holding a long peace pipe. The carving is excellent, and the wood has a fine grain that permitted the carver to bring great detail to his work.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920s
  • Condition:
    Overall excellent.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865141028242

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