Indian Figure

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a carved wooden figure dressed in traditional attire. The wooden figure stands on a rectangular base, wearing a tunic with decorative patterns in green and red. A yellow cape-like garment drapes over one shoulder. The figure's head is adorned with a golden headdress, and it holds an object that appears to be a bag or a scroll in its left hand. The sculpture showcases fine details in the texture of the clothing and the expression on its face, suggesting importance. This is in the style of mid-19th-century American folk art.