Cigar Store Indian

c. 1936

Bernard Westmacott

Associated Names
Bernard Westmacott

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a male figure standing upright, wearing a decorative headdress adorned with feathers. He is dressed in a short tunic with sleeves and a draped garment over one shoulder, which has a reddish tone. The figure holds a bundle of cigars and a book or box inscribed with the words "FINE CIGARS" in one hand. The sculpture appears to be made of a material resembling wood, displaying a mix of brown and red colors. The figure's stance is on a rectangular base. The detailed carving of the feathers and attire suggests a stylized representation intended for display related to the smoking industry.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9951


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: W.

Wikidata ID

Q64537338

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