Carved Wooden Indian

c. 1938

Verna Tallman

Associated Names
Verna Tallman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a figure of a Native American man standing with his arms crossed over his chest. The man is adorned with a feathered headdress and a necklace. He is dressed in a short, fringed garment that reaches above his knees. The sculpture is primarily bronze or a bronze-like color. The figure stands on a square base that appears to be made of wood or designed to look like wood. The overall design of the sculpture is life-sized or slightly larger than a miniature figure in comparison to a human. The tone and texture of the sculpture convey a solid, well-crafted appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28.1 cm (14 1/16 x 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9997


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: VERNA TALLMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64633549

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