Artist/Maker
O. & M. Hausser
German, 1904–1983
American Indian throwing axe
1930-1940
Composition, paint, metal
Overall: 4 × 2 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (10.2 × 6.4 × 3.8 cm)
Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor
2014.31.4426.4
MarkingsImpressed on base: "ELASTOLIN / Germany ".
ClassificationsTOYS
DescriptionIndian figure. Indian throwing axe. Composition. 70mm. Figure is bare chested and wears long green pants. Figure has feathers attached at the back of his head. Figure is advancing with one leg in the air while holding an axe in his left hand and a brightly decorated shield in his right hand. Stands on oval green base. #6816. Object NameWestern figure
