Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

John Davis

Associated Names
John Davis

Artist, American, 1908 - 1961

The sculpture depicts a figure of an Indigenous person with distinctive attire and accessories. The subject stands on a rectangular base. The figure wears a multi-colored garment with patterns of green, red, and yellow. It is adorned with a feathered headdress in yellow and green. The sculpture appears to be made of wood, with a textured surface. The finish is smoothly painted, enhancing the vivid colors. The size suggests it could be displayed indoors on a pedestal in a gallery or museum for close viewing of details and craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.8 x 29.8 cm (18 7/16 x 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10008


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 59, pl. 145.

Wikidata ID

Q64582363

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