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Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names

Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

The sculpture depicts a standing human figure dressed in traditional indigenous clothing. The outfit is tan with fringe details, a red belt, a tan headdress, and red mittens. The sculpture stands on a black base. The figure's skin is dark brown, with black braided hair.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.7 x 23.9 cm (13 11/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10031

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Gordena Jackson

Wikidata ID

Q64572598

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