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Cigar Store Indian

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American woman standing upright, adorned with a vibrant outfit. Her attire includes a colorful dress with detailed patterns. She wears a headdress with large feathers and holds a small box under her left arm while resting her right hand on her hip. The sculpture appears to be carved from wood and painted in bright colors. It stands on a pedestal with engraved text reading "E. W. Joyce" among other markings and faces forward.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3294 × 4954 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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