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Cigar Store Indian

Einar Heiberg

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American man. He is adorned with an elaborate headdress that features a singular white and red feather at the top. His clothing consists of a short sleeved top and a skirt-like garment made from feathers in various colors including browns, greens, blues, reds, and yellows. The figure is also wearing footwear that matches the brown tone seen in the headdress and has a detailed facial expression with dark hair cascading down. The overall material appears to be carved wood painted with vibrant colors. The sculpture stands on a square wooden base, and it is presented in front of a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3294 × 4517 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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