CONTINENTAL CERAMIC / PORCELAIN FIGURAL NATIVE AMERICAN HEAD HUMIDORS, LOT OF THREE, each having polychrome hand-painted decorations, comprising a bisque example wearing a headdress, one example with feathered headband, and one example having a feather to each side of head, two having sponge holder top. Marks to underside include various impressed or hand-brushed numerals. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 7 5/8" HOA.
Literature: Parallels Horowitz - Figural Humidors, Mostly Victorian, feathered headband example p. 49, fig. 213 and example with two feathers p. 50, fig. 222. 

From the collection of Allen Gurst, Delray Beach, FL.

Two in excellent, mostly undamaged condition, two feathers example having minor flake to cover underside and glaze wear to tip of nose; feathered headband example having base rim with a flake and a bruise, top having losses to tips of two feathers.