Is this sculpture cigar related

[strommy1]

Hi Guys
Took this photo a few weeks ago
Do you think he is carrying some nice robustos
or is it some sticks of dynamite?
Or possibly neither
Would be interested for your comments

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[grumpybaldy]

There's your answer - his big brother in rather more comfortable surroundings at JJ Fox!

[grumpybaldy]

He escaped!

[grumpybaldy]

Why does the picture keep disappearing?!
Anyway, most of you will know the figure, formerly from outside the shop and now upstairs.
For strommy - 'cos I can't attach the picture (!), try this link: www.cigars.co.uk/location/jj-fox
Where did you snap the other one?

[grumpybaldy]

Aha!
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[grumpybaldy]

And the daddy of them all (at Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club)!
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[strommy1]

Why does the picture keep disappearing?!
Anyway, most of you will know the figure, formerly from outside the shop and now upstairs.
For strommy - 'cos I can't attach the picture (!), try this link: www.cigars.co.uk/location/jj-fox
Where did you snap the other one?

A friend of mine had two statues This one and also another of a Viking warrior
I think he has now sold them (possibly on EBay)
Thanks for the info

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[grumpybaldy]

Judging from his other hand, it looks like he's got the same 'drink problem' as this guy...

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[nplymouth]

And the daddy of them all (at Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club)!
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You a chiefs fan? I come up to sandy park occasionally, Albion aren't quite in the same league (clearly and metaphorically)

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[grumpybaldy]

I am but, like you, I only get down to SP occasionally. Went to the final last year; don't think we'll be seeing them there this year alas! Reckon Albion can take a share of the plaudits as they were responsible for 'bringing on' young Slade - and others?

[ValeTudoGuy]

My initial thought was that he is carrying a faggot or some smudge sticks. But apparently Native Americans carrying cigars is an actual cigar shop thing..... News to me.

[PeeJay]

If I was at home I'd post a photo of me standing next to Nat Sherman's indian but I'm not so you'll have to make do with this link

http://americacomesalive.com/2014/10/31/cigar-store-indians/

[grumpybaldy]

If I was at home I'd post a photo of me standing next to Nat Sherman's indian but I'm not so you'll have to make do with this link

That's a great link. I had no idea it was so historic as a form of signage or so widespread.

[strommy1]

If I was at home I'd post a photo of me standing next to Nat Sherman's indian but I'm not so you'll have to make do with this link

http://americacomesalive.com/2014/10...store-indians/

What a really interesting article
Many thanks for that
Didn't realise that these sculptures originated in the 1600s

That's a great link. I had no idea it was so historic as a form of signage or so widespread.

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