Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The sculpture depicts a Native American woman standing upright, adorned with a vibrant outfit. Her attire includes a colorful dress with detailed patterns. She wears a headdress with large feathers and holds a small box under her left arm while resting her right hand on her hip. The sculpture appears to be carved from wood and painted in bright colors. It stands on a pedestal with engraved text reading "E. W. Joyce" among other markings and faces forward.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 58 x 38.8 cm (22 13/16 x 15 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10070

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: M.A.R.S. *

Wikidata ID

Q64535054

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