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Indian Weather Vane

Alice Stearns

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American man, identifiable by the headdress adorned with colorful feathers in shades of red, green, blue, and yellow. He wears a garment with a predominantly yellow-brown color with red accents, which appears textured with small symbols or imprints adding detail. In his right hand, he holds a curved bow and his left arm is extended, pointing into the distance. The sculpture shows him standing on a base of a slightly lighter shade than his clothing. Made of a painted material, possibly wood or a wood-like substance, the sculpture is detailed and dimensional, yet stylized in appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3211 × 3958 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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