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S and S Hand Carved Cigar Store Indians
and Other Wooden Figures
Welcome to S and S Machine's woodcarvings web page. We are very pleased to be able to offer these stunning carvings including cigar store Indians to art lovers throughout the USA. These figures are hand carved for us in Thailand by skilled woodcarvers that take great pride in their work. They are carved from a kiln dried hardwood called Monkey Pod. In addition to the many individual item numbers shown here, we have noticed that for any specific item, there is a wide range of variation. They vary because each figure is individually hand carved and even the best carvers can't duplicate a pattern exactly from carving to carving. It is that uniqueness that makes each of these carvings so exceptional.
| Indians | Cowboys | Soldiers | Golfers | Carousel Horses | Mini Horses | Rockers | All Indians |
| Contact us | Prices | Sizes | Links | About S&S Machine | Carving Process | Where to buy |
Hand Carved Cigar Store Indians and Busts
About our hand carved wooden cigar store Indians:
We have an extensive variety of beautifully hand carved wooden cigar store Indians and quite possibly one of the largest inventories anywhere in the USA. We have hundreds of these in stock at our warehouse in Roseville, California (between Sacramento and Auburn just off Interstate 80). The facial features of these Indians are incredible and it's apparent that the artisans spare no effort when it comes to including minute details. They are very authentic looking and will be an attention getter in any setting. Whether you are an interior decorator looking for the right piece for a home, an individual looking for a carving for a card or game room or a business owner looking for an attention getting trade sign, we have the right size and style to meet your needs.
The images linked to on the right, show all the steps of production of a Cigar Store Indian starting from a rough log through the painting process. This carving village is a family operation that has been carving wood now for 15 generations.
To see the process from rough log to finished carving,
click here if you have a fast internet connection
or
here if you have a slow internet connectionThe history of cigar store Indians
Cigar store Indians are a form of American Folk Art dating back to the 1800s. They were commonly placed on the walk in front of tobacconist shops to direct illiterate customers to the shop. Also, since there were so many immigrants that couldn't read English, it was common to use visual trade signs such as a carving instead of written signs to bridge the language barrier. The cigar store Indian was said to be the most popular trade sign but other businesses used trade signs too. A barber pole for a barber shop, a key for a locksmith or a pair of scissors for a tailor. An Indian was chosen for a tobacco shop because it was Indians that introduced tobacco to early explorers of the America therefore they were commonly associated with tobacco. In the late 1800s, new restrictions regarding the placement of trade signs on the sidewalk marked the decline of their use. For a more complete history of cigar store Indians or trade signs, see the links at the bottom of this page.
Cigar store Indians that we stock
Click on an Indian to see a larger image and additional views
Indians available
in 3 sizes:Small = 20"
Medium = 40"
Large = 70"
Item # Item #01 Right hand Tomahawk Left hand Spear Headdress Headband Other Small = 20" 0 In Stock Medium = 40" 1 In Stock Large = 70" 0 In Stock
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Indians available in 3 sizes:
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| Item # | Item #10 | Item #15 |
| Right hand | Spear | Spear |
| Left hand | Horn | Shield |
| Headdress | Full Length | |
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| Small = 20" | 0 In Stock | 0 In Stock |
| Medium = 40" | 1 In Stock | 1 In Stock |
| Large = 70" | 0 In Stock | 0 In Stock |
| Click on an Indian to see a larger image and additional views | |
| Indians available in 3 sizes: Small = 20" Medium = 40" Large = 70"
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| Item # | Item #28 |
| Right hand | Pistol |
| Left hand | Rifle |
| Headdress | Headband |
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| Small = 20" | 0 In Stock |
| Medium = 40" | 1 In Stock |
| Large = 70" | 0 In Stock |
| Click on an Indian bust to see a larger image and additional views | |
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| Item #52 | Item #53 |
| 25" Tall | 40" Tall to feathers |
| 2 In Stock | 3 In Stock |
Cowboy and Western Figures
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| All Cowboys Available in 3 sizes: Small = 20" Medium = 40" Large = 70"
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| Item # | Item # 95 | Item # 24 | Item #32 |
| Right hand | Saddle | Saddle | Pistol |
| Left hand | Pistol | Pistol | His hip |
| Name | Chester | Sheriff | |
| 70" only | Same as #25 | Same as #33 | |
| Small = 20" | 0 In Stock | 6 In Stock | 7 In Stock |
| Medium = 40" | 0 In Stock | 11 In Stock | 12 In Stock |
| Large = 70" | 3 In Stock | 4 In Stock | 0 In Stock |
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| Item #74 | Item #77 | Item #72 |
| 25" Tall | 20" TAll | 14" and 25" Tall |
| Chris | Ken | |
| Color as shown | Color as shown | Blue only |
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| Item #71 | Item #73 |
| 14" and 25" Tall | 14" and 25" Tall |
| Uncle Harry | Jay |
| Colors: Blue, red or green | Colors: Blue, red and green |
Civil War Soldiers
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| All Soldiers Available in 3 sizes: Small = 20" Medium = 40" Large = 70"
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| Item # | Item #18 | Item #17 |
| Right hand | Rifle | Hat |
| Left hand | Knife | Saber |
| Confederate Soldier | Union Soldier | |
| Name | Woody | |
| Click on the golfer to see a larger image and additional views and color schemes |
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| Item #57 | Item # 20 |
| 30" Tall | 60" Tall |
| Various Colors | Various colors |
| Click on a carousel horse to see a larger image and more views | |
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| Carousel horse, head up | Carousel horse, head down |
| 56" Tall from floor | 56" Tall from floor |
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Mini horse with saddle or business card holder saddle |
Mini horse, no saddle |
| 12" Tall | 12" Tall |
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| Item #23 | Item #64 | Item #65 |
| 30" Long x 20" tall | 30" Tall small | 36" Tall, medium |
Random photos of the large 70" carvings in our warehouse in Roseville.
"We're collectors. We see objects
of great beauty and we must have them."
George, in "The Cigar Store Indian" episode of Seinfeld
