Wooden Indian - Caddo, OK - Outside Wooden Display Carvings on Waymarking.com

This carving is a tree trunk which stands about 9 ft. high. Beneath the standing Indian is a howling wolf. The Indian brave has a thigh-length piece of clothing, and has his arms crossed in front of him. What looks like hair might be a representation of a feathered head-dress. On top of his head is the body and wings of a bird.

"Cigar store Indian" carvings were originally used as an advertising symbol for tobacco stores. Today they are seen as folk art and collectibles. To many Native Americans, this symbolic Indian perpetuates a negative stereotype and is not appreciated. As this one stands in front of an historical museum, it is an example of early artwork.

Type of wood carving: Folk art Approximate size/height: 9 ft. Other type: Not listed Artist's Name: Not listed Type of wood: Not listed

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