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1940-60s Chalk-Wear Chief Head Bookends

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
1940-60s Chalk-Wear Chief Head Bookends
For your consideration is this pair of Native American Chief head chalk-wear bookends circa 1940-60s. The bookends show a chalk-wear construction, an American term for figurines either made of molded plaster or sculpted gypsum, then painted, typically with oils or watercolors. The bookends show finely sculpted details throughout and show colors of red, black, yellow and orange. The bookends show fair condition overall with faded and chipped paint throughout the pieces but show no signs of obvious damage. The bookends measure 5 7/8" L x 5 1/2" W x 3 1/4" D. The collective weight of the bookends is approximately 1 pound and 12 ounces.*