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According to Ginger Renner, “The two Indian figures represent a man and woman, portrayed in a caricaturist manner, typical of the usual way in which Charley Russell created these figures. ...”

“Many of these charming figures were eventually given as presents to close friends—as was the case with Big Chief and the Happy Squaw, these being a gift from the cowboy artist to Joe DeYong, Russell’s only protégé. ...”

PROVENANCE
The Artist, gifted to
Joe DeYong
The Collection of Richard Flood, Mesa, AZ
Private Collection, WY

Condition ReportBig Chief: Large cracks around chief’s neck and left shoulder. Small piece of plaster missing from chief’s left foot. Several large cracks on left ankle and foot sole. Large chunk of plaster missing from right foot. Cracking around right ankle and foot sole. Several specks of paint loss on base. Several holes in pant legs. Happy Squaw: Small spot of paint loss on top of head. Several holes in blanket. Plaster missing under right pant leg. Small chips on edge of base. Several small spots of paint loss on base.

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