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Cigar Store Indian

Maurice Van Felix and Elizabeth Fairchild

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure standing with a poised posture, holding a staff. The figure has long hair, a necklace with a circular pendant, a loincloth, boots, and a red cloak. A feathered headdress rests on their head. The sculpture is made of a stone-like material and stands on a square base with text.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3231 × 5240 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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