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Cigar Store Indian

Michael Riccitelli

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a figure standing upright, dressed in a detailed costume, suggesting a historical or cultural theme. The figure wears a headdress with feathers, a wrapped shoulder garment, and a short skirt or tunic. The sculpture is reddish-brown, possibly made of wood. The figure has one arm raised and stands on a rectangular pedestal. The proportions make the figure appear slightly elongated, and it stands in a formal, ceremonial stance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3374 × 4805 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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