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Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model

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An exceptionally rare antique Native American / Indigenous Peoples hand carved and painted wooden dugout canoe model, dating to the early 20th century or earlier, likely Pacific Northwest. The hand-crafted miniature scale rendering having an unusual elaborate design with twine tied partial raised gallery wooden top, the boat hull exterior features hand painted polychrome decoration with incised detail depicting a mirrored pair of red and green stylized fish/squid sea creature. circa 1900 Dimensions: (approx) 3" High, 19.75" Wide, 2.5" Deep Provenance/Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. A superb museum quality example, the scarce primitive folk art sculpture presents splendidly, with beautifully aged warm mellow heavily worn patina. It's in good original unrestored antique condition. Retaining original paint finish. Wear consistent with age, use and handling, including significant scattered wood losses throughout. Interesting, historical, and highly decorative, this remarkable artifact would make for a fascinating sculptural object in a variety of settings, including coastal, lodge, rustic, ocean modern, lake house, nautical and more
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. A superb museum quality example. Pesents well, with nicely aged warm mellow heavily worn patina. Good original unrestored antique condition. Retaining original paint. Wear consistent with age, use, handling, including significant scattered losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977238715042

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