Lot 121

1930's Trading Post Ceramic Cigar Store Indian

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot we have a full size Native American Indian cigar store Indian / trading post mannequin originating from the 1930's. The head is constructed from ceramic and has glass eyes as well as real black braided hair. The mannequin features a red headband with five feathers stuck in the headband. The Indian is dressed in a pair of blue jeans with a denim jacket over a blue button up shirt. The mannequin shows a beaded necklace showing geometric designs with beads of green, blue, orange, red, yellow, black, and white beads. The chair is constructed from oak and shows a lovely patina. These mannequins were very popular in the early 1900’s being very similar to the cigar store Indians. These mannequins were used to advertise a stores distribution of tobacco products. The mannequin measures 59" tall by 18 1/2" wide and 37" deep.