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Wooden Indian Doll

Rex F. Bush

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a person. The material appears to be wood, evident from the wood grain texture on the surface. The sculpture features articulated limbs with joints at the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. The figure is adorned with a brown skirt-like garment around its waist. The head features carved facial details such as closed eyes, a prominent nose, and a neutral expression, with white hair giving a lighter color against the wooden surface. The overall appearance suggests a human figure standing upright with a frontal view towards the viewer, hands resting at its sides.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3093 × 4788 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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