Beautiful Early Wooden Doll from Salamanca, New York Emile Bluteau man and bear I believe this likely once

I believe this likely once had a basketry covered cap

Paint is completely stable

and there are a few small pieces of mother of pearl still inlaid as well—all adhered to a solid wood panel

but making no real sense otherwise

Beautiful Early Wooden Doll from Salamanca, New York Emile Bluteau man and bear I believe this likely onceI 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