Native American statues like the one offered here were extremely popular as signage for tobacco shops. This example depicts a Native American war chief dressed in a war bonnet, a gold necklace, a green tunic with red and yellow feathers, blue feathered pants, and black moccasins. The right arm clutches a bundle of cigars, while the right hand is held at eye level. The statue stands on a brown painted stand with one foot raised. The war bonnet on the statue conceals a hole in the top of the head which likely allows for weight to be added (a funnel is included). The work is unsigned. The statue stands 74 inches tall, 18 inches wide, and 17 inches deep.

Very good with storage and handling marks, a few repairs at the waist and on the outstretched arm, scattered age cracks, and vivid coloration. This carved wood figure would be right at home in any gun room or advertising collection!