Cigar Store Indian

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of an Indigenous man wearing a traditional feathered headdress. The headdress is adorned with feathers colored in yellow, red, and blue. He is dressed in a tunic and cape with designs, and wears fringed leggings. In one hand, he holds a wooden pipe. The sculpture is painted in natural colors with the man's skin tone in a light brown shade, while his tunic and leggings are beige. His facial expression is focused, raising his right hand to his forehead as if gazing into the distance. The sculpture captures detailed craftsmanship in the attire and headdress, which are culturally significant elements.