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Great American West Collector Auction

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 12:00PM EDT
Lot 308

Cigar Store Indian Carved Wood Trade Sign

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

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$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
Included in this lot we have a Folk Art carved cigar store Indian trade sign. The figure is shown in a burgundy outfit with white and gold accents and a dark green belt along with a headdress. The Native American is holding a open box of cigars in his left hand and nothing in his right. The open box shows eight cigars in the bottom with the image of a female portrait with a loin to each side. These carvings would be placed outside of a tobacco outlet, signifying to passerby's that the establishment sold tobacco products. The piece is in fair condition with two large cracks and a few smaller ones. The Indian measures 39 3/4" tall by 11 3/4" wide and 8" deep. Most likely not of a substansial age.

Condition

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