Vintage Oil on Board Tablescape Still Life with Lemons portable ashtray I am fairly certain is

I am fairly certain is Navajo based on other examples out there of similarly constructed and painted owls and other animals

but based on the small (early) indices believe likely 1870s or 80s

are written lots of great names

and worth having for the image of the pajama-ed figure at the center of the interior alone

I believe the wood is pine

Vintage Oil on Board Tablescape Still Life with Lemons portable ashtray I am fairly certain isI envision this painting hanging amid a salon style wall of still lives and domestic scenes, or perhaps over the breakfast table in an open kitchen somewhere, anyway, where it might contribute to a sense of warmth and ease and abundance. Mid 20th century or so I would guess, oil on board, and to my eye just really a nice one to have hanging around. 20" x 16" and in great condition. I photographed it in two different lighting conditions, both