"Indian Princess" Figurehead

c. 1938

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

The sculpture depicts a person's bust with facial features including expressive eyes, a defined nose, and prominent lips painted red. The hair is styled upwards and has earthy brown hues with a deep blue headwrap. The figure wears two rows of beads around the neck: one red and one blue. A tattoo-like swirl is visible on the upper chest. The material appears to be wood with visible grains and a rough, unfinished base. Signs of aging such as cracks and patina give it a weathered appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.8 x 32.6 cm (17 5/8 x 12 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9888

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64607867

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