Cigar Store Indian

c. 1936

Walter Hochstrasser

Associated Names
Walter Hochstrasser

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1901 - 1975

The sculpture depicts a Native American man standing upright. He is adorned with a colorful headdress featuring feathers in shades of red, yellow, and green. The figure wears a garment that appears to be intricately detailed, with green as the dominant color, and includes textures resembling beads or decoration. His attire includes a tunic and leggings, with patterns in red and green over a brown base. The subject holds a long rifle vertically in his right hand, and his left hand is positioned on his chest. The sculpture's material appears to be wood, with a realistic texture and finish. The figure stands on a square, dark base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 24.8 cm (13 7/8 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10024


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64634057

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