Included in this lot are three (3) Early 1920s-1950s Native American design Chalkware wall plaques. The first is the profile of a Native American wearing a 4-coloured war bonnet, 5.25"W x 6.5"L. The paint has worn off in places but the majority remains in original muted and vibrant colours. Manufacturer's stamp on the backside, "JM5 7159". The second is of a red arrowhead with a Native American's profile in the middle, colours are muted, with minimal paint loss on the front, crack on bottom was repaired, 3.5"W x 5"L. Lastly, is the profile of a Native American wearing a muted coloured war bonnett. As in the previous two, the image has red lips but also has black and red markings under both eyes. Minimal paint loss noted, measures 3"W x 4"L
Chalkware is an American term for popular figurines either made of moulded plaster of Paris or sculpted gypsum, and painted, typically with oils or watercolours. They were primarily created during one of three periods: from the late 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century, during the Great Depression, and during the 'mid-century modern' (MCM) era as decorative lamps, figurines and wall decor from the 1940s-1960s.