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Map: "Map of Indian Territory Drawn and Engraved on Copper Plate Expressly for Johnson's Cyclopedia" - Volume IV New York - A.J. Johnson Company, ca. 1880 to 1894. Figure: Native American, Southwest, probably Hopi or Zuni, ca. early to mid 20th century. A wonderful hand-carved wooden abstract kachina and a framed antique map of Indian territories. The kachina is carved from a single piece of wood, embellished with aqua blue glass beads for eyes, an openwork mouth, and russet red pigment embellishing all but the slate grey visage. The map dates to the late 19th century and features the indigenous peoples' territories - Cherokee Outlet, Osage Nation, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation, Chickasaw Nation as well as Kiowa and Comanche Nations Apaches, Wichita Nation, and more. The map is engraved on copper plate with hand coloring. A fabulous pair, ideal for any collector of Native American visual art. Size of map (to border): 6" L x 8" W (15.2 cm x 20.3 cm) Size of frame: 9.5" L x 11.5" W (24.1 cm x 29.2 cm) Size of kachina: 8" H (20.3 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection

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#160132

Kachina has a few expected age cracks but is otherwise very nice. Eyes are adorned with sections of aqua blue glass beads. Map has not been examined outside the frame. It appears to have a small u-shaped tear (no loss) at bottom but is otherwise very good. Nice hand colored details.