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Cigar Store Indian

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a person standing with one arm raised above their head, holding an object in that hand. The subject is dressed in a colorful outfit, including a red blouse with puffed sleeves and a short skirt with layered sections of red, green, and gold. A yellow sash drapes diagonally across the torso. The figure wears yellow leggings and red shoes. A headdress with tall, colorful feathers adorns the person's head. The sculpture is intricately detailed and appears to be made of painted wood, with a glossy finish. The sculpture stands on a dark base.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3291 × 4793 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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