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Cigar Store Indian

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a Native American man. He is standing upright with one arm raised and the other holding an object. The figure wears a headdress with feathers in red, green, and yellow, as well as a necklace. The garment includes feathery elements and a primarily red skirt with green accents. Crafted from wood, the sculpture is polished with painted sections for color. Displayed on a wooden base, the detailed sculpture is slightly larger than human scale.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
2331 × 4653 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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