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Cigar Store Indian

Gerald Transpota

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American man dressed in traditional attire. The man is wearing a long tunic, leggings, a belt around his waist, and a feathered headdress. The sculpture is colored to appear wooden with natural tones including browns, reds, and greens. The figure holds a tomahawk in one hand and a circular object in the other, standing on a rectangular base. The intricate details in the face and garments add realism to the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3244 × 4779 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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