Cigar Store Indian

c. 1936

Henry Granet

Associated Names
Henry Granet

Artist, American, 1909 - 2002

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure wearing traditional attire. The subject is adorned with a large feathered headdress. The sculpture features a dark brown skin tone, long black hair, a red shawl, and a skirt with black, white, gold, and red bands. The figure stands on a square base and appears to be made of wood and painted with various colors. The posture is upright and formal, with one hand resting on the chest and the other at the side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.3 cm (11 7/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9952

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Henry Granet

Wikidata ID

Q64573783

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