✅ SOLVED who is this guy???

[bravowhiskey]

found in New Orleans. Just laying in the debris after Katrina. Apparently his nose and cheek were casualties along with his dignity.
Now in recovery to fight another day.

 

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[Deftone]

Maybe something along these lines. Vintage Parts Cars | Vintage 1930 31 Pontiac Indian Head Chief Radiator Cap Hood Ornament Car Part

 

[nhbenz]

Good answer Deftone!

 

[G.I.B.]

Could be off of a grave marker.

 

[desertexplorer]

Yup, deftone nailed it. A late 1920’s early 30’s Pontiac indian radiator mascot.

 

[A2coins]

Holy smokes that is really sweet I wish I had that what a great piece.....love motorcycle/bike memorabilia.

 

[bravowhiskey]

Can't believe it. Good job Deftone. There are what appear to be threads inside. I'll get a pic of that just 'cause.
This is double strange because just two days ago I found two hood ornaments that are pretty nice. Never figured this was a part of a radiator cap.
Again very impressed Deftone. Heck, the whole crew watching and helping in the "What is it?" dept. is really good.
Thanks

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Sweet piece of automotive history!

 

[ToddsPoint]

Those old chrome ornaments were pretty cool. I always wanted to get a Mack bulldog ornament but never found one. Gary

 

[villival]

It looks a lot like Coco Robichaux, a very well known musician in New Orleans. I once gave him a ride to Jazz Fest in the back of an old beat up pickup truck. I realize the piece is already i.d.'d but it still looks like Coco.

 

[NellsCollect]

1929 Pontiac hood ornament by Nells250, on Flickr