Back in ‘92, Tim and Faye Taggart stumbled upon this cool scene at the Colorado State Fair – an artist wielding a chainsaw, carving up a wooden Indian out of a tree trunk. The artist, Wade Morrison, thought this particular creation was a no-go, but Faye was like, “I’ve gotta have it!” Wade, surprised by her enthusiasm, agreed to finish it up by the end of the fair. When the Taggarts swung by later, Wade had already sold five more Indians just like the one Faye had snagged. Turns out, Faye’s got a good eye for hidden gems!
Now chilling in Hennessey, Oklahoma, this wooden Indian has become a bit of a mascot for the Taggarts. Some say he’s a man of mystery – hardly uttering a word. Tim likes to joke that maybe the wooden guy misses his old stomping grounds, given his quiet nature in Oklahoma. And although he’s not officially named, their son Eddie playfully calls him “Geronimo” sometimes.
