Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Native American Figural Bookends

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Striking pair of early 20th-century Native American Indian figural bookends, beautifully modeled and hand-painted in rich polychrome tones. Each sculpture … Read more Striking pair of early 20th-century Native American Indian figural bookends, beautifully modeled and hand-painted in rich polychrome tones. Each sculpture depicts a seated male figure adorned with a feathered headdress and traditional hairstyle, posed on a naturalistic rock formation with subtle green and gilt accents. The expressive detailing—defined musculature, hand-painted facial features, and dynamic posture—captures the romanticized Western aesthetic popular in the 1920s–1930s.
Likely cast in metal with a bronzed and hand-finished surface, these substantial bookends retain wonderful original color and patina. The mirrored composition makes them ideal for framing a collection of books, adding character to a study, library, or Western-inspired interior.
A sculptural and decorative pair that blends Americana, Art Deco era craftsmanship, and early 20th-century figural design. See less