Special Assignment

Our tchotchke appraisal department received a request from the management for a report on this object:

The subject of this appraisal is a cast iron figure measuring 10" tall from feet to feather headdress and 3.5" wide at the stance. Because of the slotted hole (1.25" long) at the base of the hairline on the figure's back, it is presumed this was intended as a bank. It is likely that this object dates from the middle part of the 20th century when "Indians" were a popular subject for children's toys. The paint job appears quite good, but it is doubtful this is original. Identical figures have been unearthed painted in an entirely different color scheme, or void of paint altogether (therefore black). The only imperfections noted are the pockmarks in the groin area, possibly indicating an owner with some sexually violent tendancies. In summary this is quite a fine example of a child's toy reminiscent of an historical era.