1890s
Length 16 1/4"
Provenance: Private Northern California Collection
With two very old labels "Doll is clearly not Chippewa piece as Heath represented, but is of the Mohavi Indians from Arizona as disclosed by the Field Museum. Note the old red and blue in the plaited band similar to old Osage material. Also note the red material in the cord which appears to be probably bayeta material and the plaited band, bayeta raveling. Check up"
"Chippewa Indians with early presentation 3/20/25 Spirit is Mother Earth AH10"
Rare
1890s
Length 16 1/4"
Provenance: Private Northern California Collection
With two very old labels "Doll is clearly not Chippewa piece as Heath represented, but is of the Mohavi Indians from Arizona as disclosed by the Field Museum. Note the old red and blue in the plaited band similar to old Osage material. Also note the red material in the cord which appears to be probably bayeta material and the plaited band, bayeta raveling. Check up"
"Chippewa Indians with early presentation 3/20/25 Spirit is Mother Earth AH10"
Rare