Force of Nature, Folk Carved Native American Woman with Long Braid and Decoration Everywhere mails This drawing came from a

This drawing came from a portfolio of c

I never cease to be amazed by the laborious precision of antique Scherenschnitte designs like these

The other side reads "born October 12" with a bit more following that appears to have been deliberately scratched out

This came from the phenomenal doll collection of Pat Hatch

I believe it is likely masonic

Force of Nature, Folk Carved Native American Woman with Long Braid and Decoration Everywhere mails This drawing came from aI LOVE her, small but with the presence and posture of a powerful force, holding her space and not to be moved. I found her in mid coast Maine but don't know more than that clearly representing a Native American woman, with long black braid and painterly decoration all over (a bit hard to tell but seems some combination of crayon and paint.) Smooth surface, terrific patina, I would guess 1920s 40s. Stands on her own, steady and sturdy on her feet. 5"