Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

John Sullivan

Associated Names
John Sullivan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure standing with one arm bent at the elbow and resting on his chest, while the other arm is bent and placed in a way that suggests he is looking into the distance. The figure wears a traditional headdress adorned with colorful feathers, and a draped garment that covers one shoulder and extends to mid-thigh. The headdress is red, green, yellow, and blue, while the clothing features red and green tones with added decorative lines. The sculpture is crafted from a material resembling painted wood, displaying a natural brown color for the skin. The figure stands on a rectangular, tiered base that supports the entire structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.2 x 22.9 cm (19 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10085


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64584169

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