Cigar Store Carousel Horse by Ralph Gallagher 0720-IND
Cigar Store Carousel Horse by Ralph Gallagher.
Carved by the same family that carved the very first Cigar Store Wooden Indian for a man that owned Gallagher's Furniture Store, back in the 1800's. This carved Carousel Horse is the second of a series of 25 that Ralph Gallagher began to carve near the end of his life. This one is named Dan Patch and is full of action and energy. He is firmly mounted on a solid base of Aspen ready to give everyone a ride. A truly unique conversation piece, for home, office or store front. Own a piece of American heritage, a Ralph Gallagher original sculpture.
Ralph Gallagher's ancestor, one of the first wooden Indian carvers, started carving his Cigar Store Indians in the 1840's. His great, great grandson Frank (Robert's brother) 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. Aspen wood from Colorado is the preferred raw material for the creations of the Gallaghers. A copy of Arizona Highways magazine to accompany each sculpture with a two page story highlighting the Gallagher family.
Details:
Four Feet Nine inches Tall to the top of the carousel poll, Five Feet Long, and 16 inches wide.
Signed R. Gallagher, 1987, 2 of 25 on side of saddle.
Shipping for this item is $385.00 TO $600.00 The Carousel Horse Wooden sculpture can come to you with a whole new paint job. In the comment box as you check out let us know if there is any customization you would like.
Note: Natural wood does get a crack here and there on occasion. It's natural and not a defect.
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