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Cigar Store Indian

c. 1938

Beverly Chichester

Associated Names

Beverly Chichester

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture features a Native American figure in traditional clothing, including a tunic with decorative patterns and a feathered headdress. The figure stands with a flexed arm, painted in earthy tones, standing on a rectangular pedestal with the word "Cunningham's" inscribed on it. The sculpture appears to be made of wood and is set against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 50.9 x 35.9 cm (20 1/16 x 14 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10049

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: BEVERLY CHICHESTER

Wikidata ID

Q64537594

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