Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture depicts a figure resembling a Native American in traditional attire. The male figure wears a headdress and a short tunic with textured detailing. The sculpture is primarily brown with hints of green and yellow on the headdress and clothing. The figure stands on a square base with wheels. It is depicted in a side profile, showcasing the contours of the headdress and attire. The figure is shown in a lifelike scale relative to a human, positioned on the base with sturdy legs and a forward-facing posture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 64.7 x 49 cm (25 1/2 x 19 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9994


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535050

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