vintage chalkware Indian chief bust hacienda worn-in leather handle

worn-in leather handle

and it shapes the cuffs and collar

5 cm Seat Height 17 inch 43

Elastic of back is slightly loose

There is age to the metal and a small dent in the Atlantic ocean

vintage chalkware Indian chief bust hacienda worn-in leather handleA mid 20th century chalkware bust with a strong, graphic profile and hand painted surface. The form is simply rendered, allowing the bold color to define the piece, with red, yellow, and teal tones creating contrast across the headdress and garment. The paint has a light, expressive quality that gives the surface variation and a distinct sense of character. Its scale and presence make it an easy addition to a shelf or tabletop, where it reads as both