Cigar Store Indian by Frank Gallagher 8 Footer.

You've seen them at Trading Post, you've seen them at souvenir shops, now you have the opportunity to own your own "Cigar Store Wooden Indian". Carved by the same family that carved the very first one for a man that owned Gallagher's Furniture Store, back in the 1800's. A truly unique conversation piece, for home, office or store front. This one measures eight feet from bottom of the base to the top of his feathers but when you stand up next to him you'd guess he was ten! He's the biggest we've seen and is sure to impress, amaze, and excite anyone that approaches. Own a piece of American heritage, a Frank Gallagher original sculpture.

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. Aspen wood from Colorado is the preferred raw material for the creations of the Gallaghers. A copy of the two page story highlighting the Gallagher family from the June 1998 Issue of Arizona Highways will be sent with each Gallagher Indian.

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Details:

8 Feet Tall.

Signed F. Gallagher on back of headdress.

This photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand carved Frank Gallagher cigar store Indian you'll receive. We can have this one painted with any colors you like. Let us know your color preferences in the 'comment box' as you check out.

Shipping for this item is approximately $500 to $700. Have your ZIP Code ready and call us to get the details on your exact shipping charge. On this item please allow 2-5 business days for processing and 3-6 weeks for delivery (depending on the availability of lumber to construct a large crate). Thank you.