6' CHEERS TV CIGAR STORE INDIAN 6 ft Wooden Sculpture Replica by Frank Gallagher

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6' CHEERS TV CIGAR STORE INDIAN 6 ft Wooden Sculpture Replica by Frank Gallagher
Own a piece of Southwestern Americana history! This picture is of the vintage Cigar Store Indian Chief used on the TV
show Cheers, which was hand carved for the s
how long ago (and still stands at the pub in Boston MA!)
. Hand carved by the famous Gallaghers, the originators of the
iconic Cigar store wooden Indians that decorated the tobacco stores and trading posts in the Southwest.
Offered for your consideration is a replica of this fabulous fellow that is h
and carved out of one piece of Colorado Aspen. Colorado Aspen is the preferred material for these cigar store
I
ndian sculptures. Hand painted with intricate details, a buffalo motif breast plate and signed on the back by the master carver Frank Gallagher. Measures approx
6
feet tall, including base, x 13-1/2" wide.
(Natural wood does get a crack here and there on occasion. Please be assured it is a natural process and not a defect.)
We are an authori
zed dealer and are
pleased to offer the iconic Cigar Store Indian sculptures by the famous Gallagher family! The Gallaghers were the original carvers of the famous Cigar Store Indians that became a symbol of tobacco stores and trading posts in the Southwest. Some pictures show a recent Indian that was shipped to one of our many customers!
~ Frank Gallagher's ancestor, one of the first wooden Indian carvers, started carving his Indians in the 1840's. His great, great grandson Frank is known to be one of approximately 12 true full-blooded Man-Dan Indians still living. Unfortunately, the Man-Dan village was infected by small pox which practically wiped out the entire tribe. Frank's ancestor however, was away from the village at the time, working for a furniture maker. The furniture maker's name was Samuel Gallagher. Following the custom of Indian laborers of that era, Frank took his employer's last name as his own. One of the original Wooden Indians are on display in the Smithsonian Institute. The Gallaghers continue the art of carving as their ancestor would want it; the old way - the right way - by hand. ~
SENSATIONAL AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN HAND CARV
ED CHEERS TV SHOW
CIGAR STORE INDIAN REPLICA BY THE FAMOUS GALLAGHER FAMILY!
UNIQUE AND A TRUE SOUTHWESTERN ICON!
GREAT ITEM TO ENHANCE YOUR BUSINESS OR HOME WITH!
(Please note that this item is individually handmade and may have some artistic differences than pictured. All Cigar Store Indian sculptures are unique one-of-a-kind pieces with its individuality, colors and details. This is representative of what you will be getting. The carver will endeavor to replicate as much as possible the original cigar store Indian. Please allow 5-7 days for processing and 30-40 days for shipment.)
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Statement of Authenticity:
We fell in love with Native American jewelry many years ago and really appreciate the true craftsmanship that goes into the making of a piece of genuine Native American jewelry art! That is why we chose to partner up with some of the oldest and most reputable Trading Posts in the Southwest who deal directly with the Native American artisans to bring you a large selection of authentic Native American products. These artisans come from the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and affiliate tribes on the reservations, so you can be assured that all our Native American products are authentic! pz
(Disclaimer: We sell new items as well as old pawn that were handmade by authentic Native American artisans. Most of our old pawn items are One-of-a-Kind and subject to availability. Some of our new items can be re-produced and therefore may have some slight variances from the pictures. We do sell on other venues as well as occasional trade shows and reserve the right to cancel this listing if sold prior to any bids or offers. We try to keep our listings up to date, but may occasionally miss one.
We highly recommend that you email us to verify stock so as not to disappoint.
If unavailable, we will email you and offer an alternate item or a refund if payment had been made. In some cases, we can have one custom made with a two week lead time.)
(We try our best to present the item as accurately as possible, but due to the effects of photo lighting, camera settings or computer monitor settings, the actual color may vary slightly than pictured.)
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Shipping Terms
Item will ship within 21-30 business days of cleared payment unless otherwise noted. We ship via UPS Ground to confirmed addresses only. Any customized orders will require an extra 10-20 days for actual shipment. Shipping costs include postage, packaging, insurance and delivery confirmation. Insurance is provided through a third party insurer. Please allow up to 10 days for transit time, depending on your location.