Native American Chief Figural Lamp Base

This is a vintage figural lamp base depicting a Native American chief seated in a cross-legged position, holding what appears to be a pipe. The figure is cast in a material that resembles chalkware or molded resin, given its somewhat chunky appearance and the chipping visible. It is predominantly colored in shades of orange and brown, with details highlighted in red, yellow, and black. The chief wears an elaborate feathered headdress with a distinctive leopard print or spotted band around the forehead, and a detailed feather arrangement in various autumnal tones at the back. Facial features are robustly rendered with strong lines, and the figure wears a patterned necklace. Visible condition issues include significant paint chipping, particularly on the lower portions of the figure, revealing a lighter base material underneath. There is also some general wear and scuffing consistent with age and use. A metal lamp rod extends upwards from the top of the headdress, indicating its primary function as a lamp base. The color palette and style suggest a mid-20th century aesthetic, likely produced for a broad consumer market. The craftsmanship is decent for a molded item of this type, with attention to detail in the costume and headdress elements.