Ever seen a hood ornament like this?

I found this in an old box full of my grandpa's stuff. Any idea what it's from, or if it's aftermarket, who made it? I thought it must be off an old Pontiac, but I can't find another like it. Grandma says he's kept it for as long as she can remember. Thanks for any info!

 

Indian Motorcycle possibly.

 

There are mainstream news reporters who would call that 'racist'.

In 1980, I had a Calif. plate on my '54 Ford altered-wheelbase Coupe (tube-axled, 454, M20, 9" rear) that read "RACEIST". (like, 'racer': one who races)

Many illiterates thought it meant 'racially intolerant'.

Can't explain simplicity to the stupidos...

 

A nice item.... First though is aftermarket goodie. Western Auto sold a lot of items of that nature.


4TTRUK

 

I have seen one before. The one I saw was painted though. It looked real good. The face of the indian was red and the feathers were bright gold.

 

I take that back. The one I saw is different. That might be a rare one. I googled Indian head hood ornaments and didn't find any like yours.

 

It is an aftermarket item sold back in the 50's and 60's

 

The one pictured in color is in my 1953 Western Auto Catalogue for a whopping $1.98.
No luck with the OP one in my 1953 JC Whitney either.

 

Many illiterates thought it meant 'racially intolerant'.

Can't explain simplicity to the stupidos...[/QUOTE]

In these days of tolerance, people are still intolerant of intolerant people. Go figure. In any case that guy doesnt have a forehead he has a five head.

 

Thanks for the help guys... I might never figure out where it came from but it's pretty cool, some day I'll put it on the hood of something and see how long it takes for the squaws to break it off

 

I got one of a bull. The horns light up.

 

We have one here in New Zealand that appears original less the wiring, we are wondering if anybody has discovered the origin of this piece yet or perhaps the value, any info will be much appreciated, a picture is attached

 

The hardware stores used to sell a type of bird seed for bird feeders called Niger seed. They had to change it to Nyger for the illiterates. Same reason you don't see the word niggardly used any more. Pretty soon you won't be able to call someone who bugs you a nagger.

 

Ah - the good ole days.

 

Damn Roadrunner that NATIVE AMERICAN is sitting on a NICE roadster, Chevrolet or mopar?

 

1934 Pontiac convertible.

 

Pontiac, swage lines in fender are the give away. Copyright 1934 on bottom is another hint. GM Australia used Chief Big Tree from Pontiac Michigan in 1934 to market Pontiacs during Centenary celebrations. Not a roadster but a cabriolet with 1/4 vents and wind up windows. A rare car now.