Cigar Store Indian

c. 1936

Elmer G. Anderson

Associated Names
Elmer G. Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a standing figure adorned in a garment with draped fabric. The attire of the figure features shades of blue and gray. The sculpture includes an elaborate headdress with multiple feather-like protrusions. The sculpture is made of what appears to be painted wood or a similar material. The figure stands on a small rectangular base, seemingly in the midst of an animated gesture with one arm raised and the other arm extended outward. The sculpture's proportionate features and stance suggest a historical or cultural representation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 25.4 cm (14 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10072


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: ELMER.ANDERSON.; lower right in graphite: .SCALE.1/8.FULL.SIZE

Wikidata ID

Q64559104

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