Circa 1780-1850 Woodland Indians hand-carved ladle in a swan-form effigy, swan-like head effigy handle curves into sleek formed swam-like body, half-hallowed handle shows carving ridges, 3 1/4" W bowl, 8" L. See photo close-ups.

From a mid-west estate consigned by a third party, we are selling a fabulous, long-time in the making, collection of early Americana items including several burl items in miniature and full size such as several burl bowls and scoops, early iron 17-19th century lighting including rare specimens, early baskets, painted boxes, pantry boxes, firkins & miniature Shaker buckets / pails, stoneware, pease ware, along with many early items we have never seen before and are unable to identify or acknowledge what they were used for. This is a high-end collection of rare and early items seldom found outside museums and private collections. Additionally, early 19th century toys to include a fabulous Noah's ark pull toy with stick leg, carved animals, tin penny toys, teddy bears, large collection of Christmas and Halloween, Native American Indian including Woodland Indian carved scoops / ladles and coiled a basket, several 19th to early 20th century quilts.