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The Arrow Dance

Louis McClellan Potter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Arrow Dance by Louis McClellan Potter depicts a male Native American figure with a feathered headband. The man has a lean, muscular build and is topless, wearing a loincloth and moccasins. His right leg is slightly bent and raised. He holds his right arm down by his side. A large rock formation serves as the base. The entire figure is made of dark metal.

Artwork details

Date:
1907
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
396 × 624 px
Museum record:
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