Carved & Painted Cigar Store American Indians

Pair of Carved & Painted Cigar Store American Indians, Shop Trade Signs This is a rare find, an American Indian Chief and his Princess. Our 2 characters each stand on a small plinth, the chief has a full headdress and the carved detail on this and the clothing is very beautifully executed. The painted finish is over gesso and the pair are in very nice condition with a little wear to the finish, the princess has very finely carved fingers to her left hand but unfortunately the thumb of her right hand has been broken off. These colourful statues date from around 1900 and they would have stood outside a cigar store The Chief is 58” tall, 20” wide and 11” deep Ref: DG203