Signed mixed metal bronze and gold card tray / dish / ashtray with sculpture Indian head & feathered headdress. France late 19th early 20th century.
Dish itself Measures 4X3 1/8inches, excluding the protruding head. Total measurements are 4 1/4 X 4inches.
Tray is rectangular, made of bronze in a rich brown with reds and oranges. Sides curve up and the top and outside is richly gilded. Over half the tray is covered by a gilded relief sculpted American Indian
(Native American) head, seen in profile. The modelling is outstanding with high cheekbones, a strong, curved nose and downward looking eyes. He wears fabulous jewelry, including hooped earrings and disks hung from his headdress. The huge feathered headdress shows off each feather and it's details.
Engraved signature H.B.
Excellent condition.

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