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Cigar Store Indian

Alton K. Skillin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a human figure adorned in traditional attire. The subject is wearing a short, light-colored skirt with a sash tied around the waist. The upper body is exposed, with arms detailed in a raised and curled position. On the head are two upright feathers, suggesting a headdress. The sculpture primarily utilizes earthy tones with browns and greens. The material appears to be wood, indicated by the texture and finish visible in the photograph. The figure stands in a slightly forward position, looking directly outward.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3195 × 4638 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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