Cigar Store Indian

c. 1938

Orville Cline

Associated Names
Orville Cline

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure standing upright with one arm raised. This figure is adorned with traditional attire, including a headdress with several feathers, a necklace, and a tunic or robe with detailed patterns. The sculpture is predominantly made from a material that has been painted in earthy brown and tan tones, with dark accents highlighting certain features of the attire and feathers. It is mounted on a square pedestal that appears to be a darker hue. The entire sculpture is meticulously detailed, with attention to the folds in the clothing and the texture of the headdress.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 63.1 x 38.5 cm (24 13/16 x 15 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10058


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: O. CLINE

Wikidata ID

Q64618668

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