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Indian Doll - Winnipeg Brave

Jane Iverson

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a figure holding a small stringed instrument, resembling a lute or mandolin. The subject has a headdress with yellow feathers, wearing a striped garment with fringes. The sculpture is colored in brown and earth tones, with dark stripes on a lighter background. The complexion of the sculpture is reddish-brown. The figure stands on a rectangular base. Details like feathers, clothing, and the instrument are intricately carved.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3277 × 5048 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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