Carved Wooden Indian

1935/1942

Verna Tallman

Associated Names
Verna Tallman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American man. He is adorned with a headdress featuring feathers, and his upper body is wrapped in a draped fabric, leaving his right shoulder bare, while his left hand is placed firmly across his chest. The lower part of his attire includes a short skirt and moccasin-style footwear. The sculpture is primarily colored in shades of gold and bronze, giving it a metallic appearance. The figure stands on a rectangular base that appears to mimic a wooden texture. The statue is designed at a size relatable to human scale, capturing the detailed features and attire of the figure with a realistic touch.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.1 x 23.5 cm (12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9950


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: VERNA TALLMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64633548

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