Cigar Store Indian

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts an Indigenous man wearing a headdress with three feathers standing upright. He is dressed in a long red tunic with yellow and blue accents at the hem. Around his waist, there is a green sash tied. His pants are yellow, and he is wearing black shoes. In his right hand, he holds an object that resembles a book or block, while his left hand rests on a vertical, wooden element. The sculpture is mounted on a square base, suggesting it is made from wood. The colors used are bright and bold, making the figure stand out against the plain background.