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Cigar Store Indian

Flora Merchant

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure representing a Native American individual. It is adorned with a headdress featuring feathers and dressed in traditional attire. The color scheme includes a red shawl, blue garment, and beige skirt-like piece with decorative elements. The figure holds a bundle with both hands and stands on a rectangular grey pedestal. The carving is detailed, highlighting facial features and attire, offering a life-like representation in a three-dimensional form.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3171 × 4923 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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