Lot 138

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
For your consideration, 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 painted eyes as well as real black braided hair. The Indian is dressed in a red button up shirt under a tan corduroy vest and blue jeans. He also wears a red printed bandana around his neck, a solid red bandana around his head with a feather, and western boots. 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. Please Note: THE CHAIR NOT INCLUDED WITH MANNEQUIN.