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The Lifetime Collection of the Late Nancy Jo Fox: Day 2

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 10:00AM EDT
  2026-04-25 10:00:00 2026-04-25 10:00:00 America/New_York Mebane Antique Auction Gallery Mebane Antique Auction Gallery : The Lifetime Collection of the Late Nancy Jo Fox: Day 2 https://bid.mebaneauction.com/auctions/mebane-antique-auction-gallery/the-lifetime-collection-of-the-late-nancy-jo-fox-day-2-22616
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Very Important American Carved Cigar Store Indian Statue
Lot 109

Very Important American Carved Cigar Store Indian Statue

Estimate: $100 - $10,000
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Description

Early-Mid 19th Century, 21” height, base measures 5.5” x 4”, very important and rare discovery of fully carved and painted countertop cigar store Native American statue. Has carved headdress with band, and very finely painted facial features. Right arm is held upright to hold cigar, and left arm holds tobacco bag underneath. Has hand painted necklace and medallion marked “UNEED MED”. Native American is wearing painted belt and multicolor tribal skirt. Appears to be excellent, all original and unaltered. Has paint chips and loss, needs professional cleaning. Overall is an extremely important example of early American folk art. We encourage advanced collectors and museums to view this important piece of American art from the lifetime collection of Nancy Jo Fox here in our gallery. Please see photos. We will not be responsible for the shipping of furniture and large objects, so the winning bidder will be responsible for scheduling shipping arrangement or courier pickup within 30 days of auction date.

Medium

Wood

Date

Early-Mid 19th Century

Condition Report

Very Good Original

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

19th-century American carved cigar store Indian counter statues are rare, highly collectible pieces of Americana folk art used to advertise tobacco products. Primarily carved from wood by skilled ship carvers and artists like Samuel Robb, these figures (often chiefs or "squaws") advertised tobacconist shops, shifting from large street displays to smaller, rarer counter top versions. Purpose: These figures, known as "tobacco figures" or "wooden Indians," were used to signify tobacco products to often illiterate passersby in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Artistry: High-quality, detailed carvings, rather than mass-produced versions, are considered "very important" examples of American folk art. Themes: Stereotypical imagery of Native Americans, including warriors, chiefs, and female figures holding tobacco leaves or cigarettes. Fox purchased this in 1988 from a Pennsylvania antiques dealer as a present for her mother's 80th birthday.

Provenance

Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

Condition

Very Good Original

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Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina