$31,995
Polychrome Painted Carved Wooden Indian Tobacconist Figure, America, late 19th century, the figure with carved feather headdress, animal skin cape, one arm holds a panel inscribed "F. R. RICE and CO./CHIEF CIGARS/ST. LOUIS MO.," the figure stands on a paint decorated double-stepped square wooden base, overall ht. 68 3/4 in. one arm is missing, scattered areas of repaint, unobtrusive minor shrinkage cracks on face, chest, arm and back of head.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-06-08