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Wooden Indian Chief

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a standing figure of a Native American man wearing traditional attire and a headdress. He holds a long staff or pole in a pose that conveys authority or significance. The sculpture appears to have a weathered, stone-like appearance with gray and brown tones. The figure stands on a shaped base that is part of the sculpture for stability. Additionally, two schematic drawings of the statue from different angles are shown on a plain background to emphasize the three-dimensional aspect and intricate details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3432 × 4442 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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