Figurine - Cigar Store Indian - Wood

This is a beautiful, hand-carved and colorfully painted wooden statue of a Native American Chief. This type of statue is historically known as a "Cigar Store Indian," an iconic advertising figure from the 19th century. The statue depicts a tribe chief in traditional attire, equipped with an impressive feather headdress (warbonnet) in blue, red, and white tones. In his right hand he holds a tomahawk (war hatchet), and in his left hand he carries ceremonial feathers. The details of the face and clothing are finely worked and vividly painted, including deep blue, red, yellow and brown. The entire statue rests firmly on a solid, black-painted wooden base. This unique decorative piece is perfect as a vintage focal point for a living room, shop, cafe, or for collectors of folk art and Americana. Features