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Cigar Store Indian

Chris Makrenos

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American man standing on a wooden base. He wears traditional attire, including a feathered headdress and a colorful shawl or sash. The sculpture is mainly in shades of brown, red, and green. The figure stands upright with a steady gaze, arms hanging naturally by his sides. The sculpture's textured surfaces and vivid details give it a handcrafted quality, appearing both lifelike and stylized. It is mounted on a wooden base meant for display.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3044 × 4404 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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