Beautiful Early Wooden Doll from Salamanca, New York Emile Bluteau man and bear The box is pretty beaten

The box is pretty beaten up but the set seems to be pretty complete

Very good condition and very realistic

I believe this likely once had a basketry covered cap

and there are a few small pieces of mother of pearl still inlaid as well—all adhered to a solid wood panel

Beautiful Early Wooden Doll from Salamanca, New York Emile Bluteau man and bear The box is pretty beatenI purchased early doll this from a dealer with very wonderful things, and know from a note that it came from Salamanca, New York, located inside the Allegany Indian Reservation, and governed by the Seneca Nation. Whether it is Native American or not I am not certain, but definitely it is an early one, in keeping with early American bedpost dolls. And what a beautiful thing, Shaker esque in its simplicity and perfect proportions, with a fantastic dry