Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

Einar Heiberg

Associated Names
Einar Heiberg

Artist, American, 1893 - 1964

The sculpture depicts a Native American woman standing upright. She is adorned with a headdress featuring multiple feathers. The woman wears a dress with a dark blue skirt and a teal top, with a decorative pattern around the neckline and a belt area. Over her shoulders is a red garment draped across her right arm. She holds a small object in her right hand. The sculpture includes detailed carvings indicating facial features and garments. The material of the sculpture gives it a wood-like texture and appearance, with painted details enhancing the visual effect of clothing and accessories. The figure is presented against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 55.6 x 45.8 cm (21 7/8 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9988


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphtie: EINAR HEIBERG

Wikidata ID

Q64558032

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