Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina wooden puzzle game I just snagged a handful

I just snagged a handful of pieces by James Frederic Bone (1929-2015)

There are a couple of fleabites on the rim but otherwise very good condition

who signed and dated the back off one of them in 1859

early Spencerian lettering incorporating a woman's face in profile a a little squirrel with bushy tail

but it has been on it for some time

Antique Carved and Painted Native American Chief with Fantastic Patina wooden puzzle game I just snagged a handfulI am quite sure this carving dates to the 19th century I'd guess 1870s or so and I believe most likely was carved in New England. I love the extreme folkiness of this chief, who I find quite tenderly done, reminding me more of a santos than a "Cigar Store Indian," including for the painted expression on his face. Most of all, though, I love those little feet! Deeply carved and polychromed, with a fantastic warm patina. 11 3 4" t x 3 7 8" w x 2 1 8" d.