Vintage Starlux old Indian figurine, retro hand-painted statuette

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This figurine depicts a Native American character, identifiable by their detailed feathered headdress and dynamic pose with raised arms. The item is an old Starlux figurine, typical of 20th-century French productions, recognizable by its hand-painted finish and vibrant colors: green for the vest, red for the loincloth adorned with a star pattern, beige for the fringed trousers, and touches of brown for the shoes. The headdress has a bluish-grey appearance, with a red headband visible on the forehead.

The character adopts an expressive posture, with an open mouth, suggesting a war cry or a ritual dance. The figurine rests on a rectangular green base, slightly worn. The details of the face, clothing, and headdress are still clearly visible despite the natural wear of time, characteristic of the vintage models from the Starlux brand. The appearance of the paint, applied in flat colors, indicates the artisanal work typical of old figurines in this category.

The surface shows several nuances, indicating a patina from use: there are small signs of wear on the paint, particularly on the arms and base, with no major visible missing parts on the front. The slightly grainy texture and the thickness of the paint correspond to the typical finish of Starlux brand figurines produced in the mid-20th century.

No inscription or marking is visible on the shown side of the figurine. The contrast between the vibrant colors and the natural patina gives this statuette an authentic character, sought after for diorama settings or display cases.

The visible elements, such as the detailed headdress, the fringes of the trousers, and the geometric pattern on the loincloth, are characteristic of traditional representations of "American Indian" figurines produced in France in the 1950s-1970s, primarily intended for play and retro decoration.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with visible signs of wear on the paint, particularly on the extremities and the base. No apparent breakage or major missing parts on the visible side.

Did you know? The Starlux brand, founded in 1945 in France, specialized in the manufacture of hand-painted plastic figurines, representing historical, military, or folk characters. The "Indians and cowboys" figurines were long a bestseller of the brand, very present in toys from the 50s to the 80s.

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