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Cigar Store Indian

Alvin M. Gully

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a male figure wearing a traditional Native American-inspired headdress with an upright feather. The figure appears to be standing and is carved from wood, giving it a brown color. The sculpture is painted with vibrant colors; the man wears a green tunic with yellow borders and a bright red cloak over one shoulder. His headdress and footwear are golden yellow. The figure stands on a dark, rectangular base, likely made of the same material. The sculpture's detailed clothing and accessories are reminiscent of Native American attire.

Artwork Details

Date
1941
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
2782 × 5079 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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