Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

Flora Merchant

Associated Names
Flora Merchant

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is of a standing human figure with a solemn expression and a headdress featuring feather-like elements. It is adorned with a short garment draping diagonally across the chest and one shoulder. The color palette includes browns, reds, and dull yellow. The material resembles wood, with visible grain and texture. The figure stands on a rectangular base, giving a sense of stability and prominence, against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.6 x 35.9 cm (19 1/2 x 14 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9963

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64561618

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