Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

Einar Heiberg

Associated Names
Einar Heiberg

Artist, American, 1893 - 1964

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American man. He is adorned with an elaborate headdress that features a singular white and red feather at the top. His clothing consists of a short sleeved top and a skirt-like garment made from feathers in various colors including browns, greens, blues, reds, and yellows. The figure is also wearing footwear that matches the brown tone seen in the headdress and has a detailed facial expression with dark hair cascading down. The overall material appears to be carved wood painted with vibrant colors. The sculpture stands on a square wooden base, and it is presented in front of a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 60.9 x 45.9 cm (24 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10062


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: EINAR HEIBERG

Wikidata ID

Q64558043

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