Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

Flora Merchant

Associated Names
Flora Merchant

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a figure representing a Native American individual. It is adorned with a headdress featuring feathers and dressed in traditional attire. The color scheme includes a red shawl, blue garment, and beige skirt-like piece with decorative elements. The figure holds a bundle with both hands and stands on a rectangular grey pedestal. The carving is detailed, highlighting facial features and attire, offering a life-like representation in a three-dimensional form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.1 x 26.5 cm (16 9/16 x 10 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10074

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ME 1918-CA-16

Wikidata ID

Q64561626

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