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Cigar Store Indian

Robert W.R. Taylor

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American man. He is adorned with a large headdress made of feathers, predominantly white and gray. His torso is muscular and bare, exposing his red skin. Around his neck are several golden-colored necklaces. The figure wears a green skirt-like garment with an orange and yellow border, fastened at the waist with a belt. His legs are covered with yellow leggings featuring similar designs. An animal hide hangs over one shoulder. The sculpture stands on a base with a carving of a lion's head. The piece is colored in vivid tones, possibly from painted wood. The sculpture stands upright with a commanding presence, looking forward with a dignified posture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3303 × 4841 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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