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Indian Chief Coin Bank

William O. Fletcher

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sculpture of a figure standing with one hand on their hip and the other raised to their forehead. The figure is adorned in a traditional outfit with detailed patterns along the sides of the pants and a headdress or hat that adds height to the sculpture's appearance. The coloring of the sculpture includes shades of brown, with contrasting red and yellow details on the headdress and clothing. The sculpture gives an impression of a person standing with confidence, captured in two different angles within the image. The material of the sculpture resembles painted wood or metal, providing a smooth and somewhat matte finish.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4609 × 3406 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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