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Cigar Store Indian

Robert Pohle

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a figure of a Native American man adorned with a feathered headdress and a short tunic. The headdress has colorful feathers, mainly green with hints of red and yellow. The attire has geometric patterns in red, green, and cream, resembling a loincloth overlay. The figure's skin color is reddish-brown. It stands upright on a rectangular base, with one arm raised and the other by its side. The face has distinct features such as high cheekbones and long dark hair. The sculpture is made of painted wood, giving it an earthy and traditional look. It is life-sized, facing the viewer with a sense of acknowledgment and presence.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3106 × 4641 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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