Vintage Native American Style Figurine
$65
Mid-Century Modern Style Hollow-Cast Native American Chief Art Figurine – Statement Gallery Piece – James Marshall Style
Up for auction is a striking vintage mid-century modern style abstract figural sculpture depicting a Native American chief or figure in a serene stance of offering or prayer. Blending clean, elongated geometric lines with a raw, brutalist texture, this sculpture serves as a commanding statement piece for Southwestern, Art Deco, or organic modern home decor.
Design & Aesthetics
The sculpture features a stunning, multi-toned faux patina. A cool gray-blue base finish is heavily overlaid with a sandy, textured orange-brown mineral wash, perfectly replicating the look of an ancient, unearthed terracotta artifact. The figure is masterfully stylized, showcasing a detailed feather headdress that tapers down into a fluid, minimalist column body. The arms are outstretched together, cupping the hands upward toward the heavens.
Manufacturing & Condition
This is a high-quality, lightweight hollow-cast sculpture (composed of a premium gypsum plaster/Earthstone blend), a technique popularized by premier art decor houses of the late 1980s and early 1990s like Austin Productions.
Note on Craftsmanship: Reflecting its hand-finished studio origin, the outstretched hands possess a charming, slightly asymmetrical, and uneven alignment. This adds a beautifully natural, fluid human touch to the posture rather than a rigid, factory-machine look.
Overall Condition: Very good vintage condition with fantastic depth to the textured finish. Shows beautiful aged character with no major structural damage. (Please review all high-resolution photos for close-up surface details).
Dimensions
Height: 17 inches (~43 cm)
Width/Width at Widest Point: 10 inches (~25 cm)
Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue
- ConditionLike new
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