Naive Drawing on 1879 Ledger Paper: Two Men with Knives and Guns cowhide Figure is 3" long

Figure is 3" long

but I personally prefer the looseness of the sketch

And then a complete set of checkers

Handmade in Taxco

There is a knick in the wood on the upper right corner and wear in that area

Naive Drawing on 1879 Ledger Paper: Two Men with Knives and Guns cowhide Figure is 3" longI assume this one was done by a boy c. 1900 or so, making use of an old ledger that was laying around. I love how positively gentle this pair look even as they fire their guns and hold their knives at the ready, here seemingly fighting on the same side, their enemy beyond the frame. The drawing of the Native American, looking very much the more poised of the two, I find especially beautiful and really quite powerful. 8 1 8 x 6 15 16 and in very good