Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

Maurice Van Felix and Elizabeth Fairchild

Associated Names
Elizabeth Fairchild

Artist, American, c. 1904 - 1979

Maurice Van Felix

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure standing with a poised posture, holding a staff. The figure has long hair, a necklace with a circular pendant, a loincloth, boots, and a red cloak. A feathered headdress rests on their head. The sculpture is made of a stone-like material and stands on a square base with text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 56.5 x 35.8 cm (22 1/4 x 14 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17239

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 55, pl. 124.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: M. Van Felix / + / E. Fairchild

Wikidata ID

Q64609112

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