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Carved Wooden Indian

Verna Tallman

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a Native American man standing with his arms crossed over his chest. The man is adorned with a feathered headdress and a necklace. He is dressed in a short, fringed garment that reaches above his knees. The sculpture is primarily bronze or a bronze-like color. The figure stands on a square base that appears to be made of wood or designed to look like wood. The overall design of the sculpture is life-sized or slightly larger than a miniature figure in comparison to a human. The tone and texture of the sculpture convey a solid, well-crafted appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3052 × 3851 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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