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Cigar Store Indian

Richard F. Smith

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a standing human figure holding a spear with both hands. It wears a headdress with red and brown feathers, a skirt-like garment made of overlapping feathers in red, brown, and green, and stands barefoot on a circular base. The material seems to be dark, polished metal, giving it a glossy finish. The figure is positioned in a side profile, with the spear held vertically, indicating a vigilant stance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3458 × 4424 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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