Product Overview
This is a vintage handmade travel souvenir. Figure is a seated woman made of wood on a seashell on a wood base, the figure is playing some type of clarinet or similar musical horn. Figure has hand-painted features.
This figure was found in the estate of a prominent African American educator who was compiling Black Americana and Black Memorabilia items for a museum prior to her death. Novelty souvenirs such as this one were not always made in the region that they were sold, where this one was made is unknown.
Souvenir Origin: Unknown - looks to be of African origin.
Materials: Assorted various natural materials, beads, fabric.
Maker: Unknown
Signed: No
Size: About 4 1/2 inches tall.
Condition: Very good condition with no damage, shows some light surface wear as pictured. Refer to the photos for a better idea of the condition, you will receive the exact souvenir that is pictured.
Other: -
This figure was found in the estate of a prominent African American educator who was compiling Black Americana and Black Memorabilia items for a museum prior to her death. Novelty souvenirs such as this one were not always made in the region that they were sold, where this one was made is unknown.
Souvenir Origin: Unknown - looks to be of African origin.
Materials: Assorted various natural materials, beads, fabric.
Maker: Unknown
Signed: No
Size: About 4 1/2 inches tall.
Condition: Very good condition with no damage, shows some light surface wear as pictured. Refer to the photos for a better idea of the condition, you will receive the exact souvenir that is pictured.
Other: -
