Artist/Maker O. & M. Hausser German, 1904–1983

Advancing American Indian

1930-1940

Composition, paint, metal

Each: 3 × 1 1/2 × 3/4 in. (7.6 × 3.8 × 1.9 cm)

Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor

2014.31.4426.1ab

MarkingsImpressed on base: "ELASTOLIN / GERMANY".

ClassificationsTOYS

DescriptionIndian figure. Pair of advancing Indian figures (a,b). Composition. 70mm. Figure is bare chested and wears long pants with a pouch attached to side. Figure has feathered headdress and holds axe in left hand. Stands on oval green base. Two color variants. One figure wearing green pants and the other has brown pants. #6825.

Object NameWestern figures (pair)