Cigar Store Indian

c. 1941

Sydney Roberts

Associated Names
Sydney Roberts

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a Native American man standing upright. He has one arm extended forward and the other holding a long pipe. He is adorned with a colorful outfit that includes reds, greens, golds, and pinks. He wears a headdress with red and white feathers. The material appears to imitate carved wood, and the subject stands on a pedestal labeled "CIGARS / PIPES / TOBACCO." The man is life-sized in proportion to the viewer and has detailed features, including facial expressions and attire. The sculpture is painted with vibrant colors.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.8 x 31.9 cm (16 7/16 x 12 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10028


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: SYD A. Roberts

Wikidata ID

Q64632904

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