A Pair of Tobacco Cigar Wooden Hand Carved & Painted Wall Indians
The female measures 47.5” x 13.5” and the male measures 46” x 16”. They are excellent handcrafted wood wall hanging Indians. The colors and artwork is amazing.
I picked these up from a guy at a local show. He had no additional information on what year or where they came from. To me the represent the Cigar General Store Indians only these are meant to display on the wall. I know they are handmade but not sure if these are a one off or if there was more.
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Hi Natasha,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Two primitive American Indian painted pine tobacconist silhouette figures
early 20th Century
One a squaw holding a tobacco jar, the chief holding a bundle of cigars; one inscribed in graphite on the reverse.
Femals 47 1/2 inches high, 13 1/2 inches wide
Made 46 inches high, 16 inches wide
CONDITION: holes drilled and with hangers on the back; some minor flaking and paint loss but overall paint is complete with strong colors.
PROVENANCE: acquired at a show
$300-500 each or $600-1,000 for the pair*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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