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Cigar Store Indian

Rolland Ayres

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American man. He is adorned with a headdress featuring multiple green feathers, and his attire includes a traditional tunic with a fringe at the hem, colored predominantly in shades of brown and green. He is holding an object resembling a bundle or a book in his left hand against his chest. The sculpture's surface appears to be smooth and is hand-carved. The colors are vibrant, with the figure's skin in a natural wood tone, contrasted by the colorful clothing and headdress. The sculpture stands on a squared pedestal.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3194 × 4916 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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