Cigar Store Indian

c. 1939

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture features a figure of a Native American man wearing a headdress with colorful feathers. The feathers are mainly red and blue. He is dressed in a red tunic with green and blue accents and skin-toned trousers. The sculpture is made of wood, with natural and painted finishes that create vibrant colors. The figure is standing on a wooden plinth in a pose that suggests readiness to take a step forward, with one foot raised on a pedestal. The craftsmanship depicts detailed features and attire, giving a realistic touch to the historical representation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.5 x 39.7 cm (21 7/16 x 15 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10093


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: R.W.R. TAYLOR -

Wikidata ID

Q64629225

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