Lot 40 | Portrait of Indian chief

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Portrait of Indian chief

Portrait of Indian chief
USA? 19th century
Carved and painted wood.
The carved wooden tondo depicts a frontal portrait of the famous Apaches chief Geronimo.
Geronimo, whose real name was Goyaale (1829-1909), was one of the most famous apaches chiefs and warriors and for more than 25 years he fought against Mexico and USA until his surrender in 1886.
D cm 49

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