Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

Alton K. Skillin

Associated Names
Alton K. Skillin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is of a human figure adorned in traditional attire. The subject is wearing a short, light-colored skirt with a sash tied around the waist. The upper body is exposed, with arms detailed in a raised and curled position. On the head are two upright feathers, suggesting a headdress. The sculpture primarily utilizes earthy tones with browns and greens. The material appears to be wood, indicated by the texture and finish visible in the photograph. The figure stands in a slightly forward position, looking directly outward.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.3 x 38.4 cm (21 3/8 x 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10038


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534660

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