Wooden Indian

Chris Makrenos

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of an Indigenous person standing upright. The figure is adorned with a headdress featuring multiple feathers that extend vertically. The colors of the sculpture include shades of blue, green, pink, and yellow, with the skin depicted in a natural skin tone. This figure appears to be wearing a traditional attire that incorporates a patterned outfit with a skirt-like bottom featuring a petal design. The sculpture is composed of painted wood or a similar material, giving it a carved and polished appearance. The figure stands on a solid rectangular base, which is brown in color, providing stability and elevation to the sculpture. The pose of the figure suggests a traditional or ceremonial stance.