Vintage Native American Beadwork Chief in Profile fine kuna mola It really is a beauty

It really is a beauty

as one might expect

I think this might be the inkwell I would choose to put to use

who is large enough to hang on the wall and feel like company

the wood back of which shows through the front a bit along the top and bottom edges

Vintage Native American Beadwork Chief in Profile fine kuna mola It really is a beautyI purchased this one in Maine, from a seller dealing mostly in Northeast Coast Native pieces, which this is, clearly made for tourist market, I believe likely 1940s 50s or so. The beads are tiny and the beadwork very skillfully done, backed with leather and with a safety pin stitched on. 5" t x 4" w and in excellent condition, with beads tightly held and no losses at all that I can see.