Cigar Store Indian

1941

Alvin M. Gully

Associated Names
Alvin M. Gully

Artist, American, 1902 - 1985

The sculpture depicts a male figure wearing a traditional Native American-inspired headdress with an upright feather. The figure appears to be standing and is carved from wood, giving it a brown color. The sculpture is painted with vibrant colors; the man wears a green tunic with yellow borders and a bright red cloak over one shoulder. His headdress and footwear are golden yellow. The figure stands on a dark, rectangular base, likely made of the same material. The sculpture's detailed clothing and accessories are reminiscent of Native American attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 52 x 28.5 cm (20 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10056


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in brown ink: Alvin M. Gully 1941

Wikidata ID

Q64534685

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