Beautiful Early Wooden Doll from Salamanca, New York Emile Bluteau man and bear but making no real sense

but making no real sense otherwise

Some paint loss and a little roughness here and there

I believe the monogram on the right frame is G

I believe this likely once had a basketry covered cap

Very good condition and very realistic

Beautiful Early Wooden Doll from Salamanca, New York Emile Bluteau man and bear but making no real senseI purchased early doll this from a dealer with very wonderful things, and know from a note that it came from Salamanca, New York, located inside the Allegany Indian Reservation, and governed by the Seneca Nation. Whether it is Native American or not I am not certain, but definitely it is an early one, in keeping with early American bedpost dolls. And what a beautiful thing, Shaker esque in its simplicity and perfect proportions, with a fantastic dry