Cigar Store Indian

Georgine E. Mason

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American man standing on a two-step wooden base. He is adorned in a green garment with a pattern of stripes and geometric shapes, complemented by a large red draped cloth over one shoulder and across his body. His attire includes a distinctive design with areas colored in yellow and white, particularly around the knees. The figure is sculpted from wood and painted in a range of colors, including brown for the skin tone, and his shoes are painted in a muted gray. His head is crowned with a colorful feathered headdress, featuring shades of red, yellow, and blue. In his right hand, he holds a single feather or similar object extended upward. The sculpture is painted in vivid and earthy tones against a plain background.