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Cigar Store Indian

Edward L. Loper and Gordon Saltar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a Native American woman standing on a square pedestal with the word "CIGARS" on it. The woman is adorned in traditional attire, including a headdress with large blue feathers and a gold band. She is dressed in a reddish-brown garment with blue and gold accents and a leaf motif. Her left arm is raised, holding a cylindrical object, and her right arm is at her waist. The sculpture is made of wood, visible from the texture and carved details. The colors on the sculpture include shades of brown, red, blue, and gold. It stands 64 inches tall with surrounding sketches and measurements in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3419 × 4529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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