Cigar Store Indian

c. 1938

Rolland Ayres

Associated Names
Rolland Ayres

Artist, American, 1910 - 1982

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American man. He is adorned with a headdress featuring multiple green feathers, and his attire includes a traditional tunic with a fringe at the hem, colored predominantly in shades of brown and green. He is holding an object resembling a bundle or a book in his left hand against his chest. The sculpture's surface appears to be smooth and is hand-carved. The colors are vibrant, with the figure's skin in a natural wood tone, contrasted by the colorful clothing and headdress. The sculpture stands on a squared pedestal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 71 x 47 cm (27 15/16 x 18 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9984


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: CIGAR STORE INDIAN / HAND CARVED . KS. CA -5 / WATERCOLOR BY ROLLAND AYRES

Wikidata ID

Q64629439

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