We have always considered and collected these commercial masks and helmets as industries tribal art. Examples can be elegant in their simplicity or bazaar and complex. They are always unique, suprising and filled with personality.
Hawata Tobacco Advertising Bust
Pictured is a 20″ Hiawatha tobacco advertising bust is a vintage chalkware store display used especially for HIAWATA brand tobacco. This was popular from the early to mid-20th century as counter-top pieces in general stores… $625
