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Cigar Store Indian

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure standing on a rectangular base. The subject is dressed in traditional attire, featuring a headdress adorned with colorful feathers in shades of green, yellow, and red. The figure is captured in a dynamic pose with one arm raised, holding an object, while the other is placed at its waist. The attire includes a tunic and skirt with textured details that suggest fabric and possibly leather materials. The entire sculpture appears to be made of wood, as evidenced by the carved and painted surface that reflects earthy tones such as browns and greens. The figure is proportionate and stands upright.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3064 × 4638 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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