Vintage Native American Beadwork Chief in Profile fine kuna mola who is large enough to

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

It really is a beauty

then hand-finished each kernel using dental tools

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

and the inside pages with charming hand-colored engravings are in fair shape

Vintage Native American Beadwork Chief in Profile fine kuna mola who is large enough toI 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.