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Large American Carved Cigar Store Indian

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Large American Carved Cigar Store Indian
For your consideration is this large American triple head carved store Indian. Historically, these carvings would be placed outside of tobacco outlets, signifying to passerby that the establishment sold tobacco products. This solid wood carved mercantile Cigar Store Indian displays a patriotically painted Native American Warrior adorned with a full headdress, traditionally known as a trailer war bonnet, accent fringed leggings and shirt, moccasins, a breastplate, and gorget. War bonnets were traditionally worn by male leaders of the tribe who have earned great respect. This specific cigar store Indian shows three different renditions of Native American adornments, including a war bonnet on top and ceremonial garments on the two below it. The condition of this cigar store Indian is good, with minor settling cracks from natural causes; however, the cigar store Indian is in good, overall condition. The measurements of this Indian are 70" x 18 1/2" x 10".