Cigar Store Indian

Maurice Van Felix and Elizabeth Fairchild

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American man standing upright. He holds a staff or long object in his right hand. He wears a colorful headdress with a feather, a cloak, a necklace with a red medallion, a fringed garment, and sandals in brown. The sculpture is made of painted wood or a similar material, with detailed facial features and clothing. The figure stands on a base, exuding dignity and presence.