Cigar Store Indian

c. 1936

Walter Hochstrasser

Associated Names
Walter Hochstrasser

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1901 - 1975

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure standing upright with an outstretched hand. The figure is adorned with a traditional headdress featuring several golden brown feathers. The body of the sculpture is predominantly red, especially the arms and face, while the attire includes a blend of red, black, and white colors in the clothing, with intricate patterns near the hem. The sculpture is made of a material that appears solid and painted, likely wood or metal. The figure is mounted on a square pedestal that bears the text “Houghtaling & Co. Sporting Goods" and "Guns and Ammunition”. The scale suggests a portrayal larger than a typical human, though the dimensions are not precise. The overall appearance makes it look like an object intended for outdoor signage or indoor commercial use.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.7 x 23.2 cm (12 7/8 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10023


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 61, pl. 156.

Wikidata ID

Q64634056

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