Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture depicts a standing female figure dressed in a flowing garment. She is adorned with jewelry around her neck and has an intricate headpiece on her head. The sculpture is made of wood with a dark brown color and a smooth surface, showing the natural grain of the material. The figure is posed with one hand touching her chest and the other by her side, holding a piece of fabric. It is positioned on a circular base. The craftsmanship includes detailed carvings in the attire, showing the folds and textures of the fabric and the design of the jewelry.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.2 x 29.7 cm (17 3/8 x 11 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10016


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535052

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