Cigar Store Indian

1937

Otto E. Hake

Associated Names
Otto E. Hake

Artist, American, born Germany, 1876 - unknown

This is a painting of a ceremonial figure adorned in ornate traditional attire. The painting features a central figure wearing a grand headdress with tall, curved feathers and an elaborate tunic with detailed patterns and colors predominantly in shades of red, gold, and black. The figure holds a long tool or weapon in one hand and a cluster of objects in the other. Surrounding this central figure are smaller images, possibly renderings of variations in attire, showcased in profile. The background is plain, drawing attention to the intricate details of the clothing and headdress.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 64.4 x 52 cm (25 3/8 x 20 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10061


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: O.E. Hake 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64618732

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