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Cheers TV Show CIGAR STORE WOODEN INDIAN 5' Replica, 5 ft Carving, F GALLAGHER Own a piece of Southwestern Americana history! This fabulous Cigar Store Indian Chief is a replica of the one used on the TV show Cheers, which the Gallaghers had also carved for the show. Hand carved by the originators of the iconic Cigar store wooden Indians that decorated the tobacco stores and trading posts in the Southwest. Hand carved out of one piece of Colorado Aspen. Colorado Aspen is the preferred material for these cigar store Indian sculptures. Hand painted with intricate details, a buffalo motif breast plate and signed on the back by the master carver Frank Gallagher. Measures approx 5 feet tall, including base, x 13" 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 authorized dealers 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. ~ 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. A copy of Arizona Highways magazine with a two page story highlighting the Gallagher family will accompany each sculpture. ~ SENSATIONAL AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN HANDCRAFTED CIGAR STORE INDIAN 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 custom handmade at time of order and may have some slight 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. Please allow 5-7 days for processing and 3-4 weeks for shipment.) Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my store for more selections of authentic handmade Native American artifacts and ceremonial craft items! If you like our products, add me to your FAVORITES list or please consider subscribing to our newsletter for updates on newly listed items, sales and special promotions! Statement of Authenticity: We have partnered 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! (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.) We strive to be a 5-star seller and endeavor to provide the best customer service possible. If you should have any issues with your items, please email us so that we can fix the problems to your satisfaction. Thank you and God Bless! ID:99HD8D0417NAT Payment Terms Payment is due within 3 days of auction end or purchase date. We accept most major credit cards through Paypal. If you don't have a Paypal account, you can just pay as guest on the Paypal site. 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 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.