Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina wooden puzzle game 3 5/8" l x 2

3 5/8" l x 2 3/4" in diameter and in excellent condition

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

who signed and dated the back off one of them in 1859

I just snagged a handful of pieces by James Frederic Bone (1929-2015)

It measures 16"x20" and definitely has some age to it

Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina wooden puzzle game 3 5/8" l x 2I 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.