Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Dolls
Lot 1053

ASSORTED CREPE-PAPER / COMPOSITION SOUVENIR NATIVE AMERICAN CHARACTER DOLLS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $150 - $250
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ASSORTED CREPE-PAPER / COMPOSITION SOUVENIR NATIVE AMERICAN CHARACTER DOLLS, LOT OF TWO, each with crepe paper/composition sculpted faces, black bead eyes and painted facial decoration, felt blankets and appropriate attire, comprising a Mary Frances Woods example of a woman and baby, wood and stuffed cloth body with a paper tag marked "Sacagawea / Bird Woman / A Shoshone Indian woman who acted as guide for the Lewis and Clark party in 1805", also retains a paper label with similar information and copyrighted "M. F. Woods"; and remaining example of a chief, cloth body, leather moccasins with beads, with paper tag marked "Blue Cloud / An Indian chief from Olympic Mts., Washington.", displayed on a wooden stand marked "Olympic Indian Trading Post". Second quarter 20th century. 9 3/4" and 10" H.

Condition

Good overall condition with expected wear and some scattered minor imperfections.

Deaccessioned by the Wachovia Historical Society to benefit acquisitions and conservation funds.