Fantastic Late 19th Century Large Charcoal Drawing of Girl and Dog peruvian bowls Except for the colors

Except for the colors

Really a charming piece in terrific shape--useful still as a string holder

but I am 99% sure it is Native American

There is no inset on the back

then covered with a pane of glass which both protects the design and renders it super functional

Fantastic Late 19th Century Large Charcoal Drawing of Girl and Dog peruvian bowls Except for the colorsThis is definitely one of my all time favorite things I've had in the shop. Yes, my love of it is surely enhanced by my own deep dog love, but regardless, truly a marvelous drawing, and about the most tender expression of love and connection that I can imagine, down to every detail. The way the long fingers of her left hand spread protectively over her dog's shoulder, and then how her other hand is curled under his neck, looking almost like a paw. Her