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Cigar Store Indian

Orville Cline

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure standing upright with one arm raised. This figure is adorned with traditional attire, including a headdress with several feathers, a necklace, and a tunic or robe with detailed patterns. The sculpture is predominantly made from a material that has been painted in earthy brown and tan tones, with dark accents highlighting certain features of the attire and feathers. It is mounted on a square pedestal that appears to be a darker hue. The entire sculpture is meticulously detailed, with attention to the folds in the clothing and the texture of the headdress.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3144 × 5216 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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