Artist/Maker Britains founded 1893

American Indian chief mounted with spear

1909–1940

Metal, paint

Each: 3 × 3 3/8 × 7/8 in. (7.6 × 8.6 × 2.2 cm)

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

2014.31.4603.6ab

MarkingsImpressed on bottom of horse: "BRITAINS / PROPRIETORS / MADE IN / ENGLAND".

ClassificationsTOYS

DescriptionNorth American Indian figures. Chief mounted with spear. Hollow cast. 54mm. Galloping horse with attached figure holding reins in left hand and spear in articulated right arm. One figure wears yellow shirt, blue pants with red fringe, and yellow headdress; sits astride brown horse with white spots. Other figure wears green shirt, red pants with yellow fringe, and yellow headdress; sits astride brown horse.

Object NameNorth American Indian figures (pair)