Figure identification

[mwthompson]

I purchased this Native American bust on eBay. It came in a plastic bag with no labels or other identifying info. I’ve never seen one before. Does anyone have any information about this figure such as manufacturer, tribe etc.

 

[Tom W.]

The box looks like Fort Duquesne or United Empire.

 

[mwthompson]

The box is not from this figure. I just used it as a stand.

 

[Nap]

The box looks like Fort Duquesne or United Empire.

Looking at the resin colour I would agree ...possibly a Pawnee , can't think of a sculptor though ?

I take it there's pieces of hair to add ?

Nap

 

[Banjer]

The hair style looks Crow to me.

Bill

 

[mwthompson]

Yes there are two pieces of braided hair to add and a feather.

 

[Mirofsoft]

From the Atthedentist tribe

It could have been made by anybody, looks like a product for tourist

https://deco-partner.com/indien/9101-tete-d-indien-fabrique-en-resine-couleur-beige-haut111cm.html
or
https://www.amazon.com/JDSHSO-Sculpture-Sandstone-Figurines-Craftwork/dp/B07T6YPD6B

 

[theBaron]

I don't know who made it, sorry, but I do seem to recall having seen one painted up at a show. That doesn't help, but I don't think it's a product made for the tourist trade.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Nap]

I don't know who made it, sorry, but I do seem to recall having seen one painted up at a show. That doesn't help, but I don't think it's a product made for the tourist trade.

Prost!
Brad

Tourist item sounds about right , the mouth justs doesn't look like a sculptor would be happy with

.....IMO !

Nap

 

[mwthompson]

I agree the mouth is a little odd. I have added upper teeth to look a little more realistic.

 

[mwthompson]

The tourist item idea has some flaws. For one, the tourist items are usually larger items. This is a 1/10 scale bust. Also those items usually go for more money than I paid. As you can see by the examples posted they can run upwards of $100. This bust was only around $15. It also had a detached pedestal base.

 

[Nap]

The tourist item idea has some flaws. For one, the tourist items are usually larger items. This is a 1/10 scale bust. Also those items usually go for more money than I paid. As you can see by the examples posted they can run upwards of $100. This bust was only around $15. It also had a detached pedestal base.

What about asking the actual seller for any info ?

Nap

 

[mwthompson]

I did. He had no idea. He bought it in a group of figures.

 

[Nap]

I did. He had no idea. He bought it in a group of figures.

Any markings on the base or underside of bust ?

Nap

 

[mwthompson]

Yes. HD with a 6 below it.

 

[Nap]

Yes. HD with a 6 below it.

Certainly sounds like a sculptors initials or maybe company , the number could be #6 in the series ?

Can't think of any sculptors with those initials though ?

Intriguing !

Nap