Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

Arthur Mathews

Associated Names
Arthur Mathews

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a female figure dressed in a colorful, elaborate outfit. She wears a headdress adorned with vibrant feathers and a teal and red garment with intricate patterns. Around her neck is a necklace; in one hand, she holds a small cup or object, and in the other hand, she carries a rectangular item. Her stance is upright and regal, standing on a dark-colored rectangular pedestal. The sculpture appears to be crafted from painted wood, as evidenced by its detailed coloration and the visible texture of the material. The figure is life-sized.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 25 cm (14 1/8 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10045


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Arthur Mathews

Wikidata ID

Q64536689

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