Cigar Store Indian

c. 1936

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The sculpture depicts a human figure dressed in traditional or ancient attire. The figure is standing on a pedestal with one arm raised. The clothing is ornate, featuring a combination of colors such as blue, gold, and red hues, intricately patterned and draped in a ceremonial garb style. The material of the sculpture looks to be colored stone or painted wood, giving it a textured appearance. The figure has a beard and wears a headpiece, suggesting a status or role of significance. The pedestal the sculpture stands on is rectangular and appears greenish in color. The sculpture is elevated on a pedestal, making it tower slightly above average human height.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.2 cm (11 3/8 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10025


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: NINA LOWRY

Wikidata ID

Q64617806

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