Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina hand-stitched antique brush I'm always admiring old hetchel

I'm always admiring old hetchel

with light wear and some spotting to the wood on one side

and New Year's revellers on the other

This drawing is as simple as can be but I think pretty beautiful

Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina hand-stitched antique brush I'm always admiring old hetchelI 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.