Lot 005 - Vintage Folk Art Painted Animal Vertebra Figure, Priest Flanked by Two Figures, Heavy Paint Loss Throughout, 5-1/2" H

Lot 005 - Vintage Folk Art Painted Animal Vertebra Figure, Priest Flanked by Two Figures, Heavy Paint Loss Throughout, 5-1/2" HA vintage folk art figure constructed from a single large animal vertebra, painted to depict a central robed priest figure flanked by two smaller figures, one on each side. The central face is rendered with painted eyes, brows, and pink toned flesh, with a black robe indicated across the body of the bone. The two flanking figures, formed by the lateral processes of the vertebra, are painted with faces showing eyes and open mouths with red detailing.

with a standing Pierrot clown figure mounted to the rear of the dish

and he was affiliated with organizations including the Society of American Military Engineers and the Association of the United States Army

Hardcover in red cloth with gilt spine illustration of a Native figure

The colophon states 150 copies were printed

Approximately 28" x 18"

but does have some of the dust and build-up typical of antique machines

flyers and pamphlets

on the afternoon of that day and all trace of her had been lost since then

wearing period sporting attire

"My Best" by J

and edge wear present throughout

where his mother resided