Wooden Indian Chief

c. 1937

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture portrays a standing figure of a Native American man wearing traditional attire and a headdress. He holds a long staff or pole in a pose that conveys authority or significance. The sculpture appears to have a weathered, stone-like appearance with gray and brown tones. The figure stands on a shaped base that is part of the sculpture for stability. Additionally, two schematic drawings of the statue from different angles are shown on a plain background to emphasize the three-dimensional aspect and intricate details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 57.8 x 44.8 cm (22 3/4 x 17 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10147


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ernest A. Towers Jr. Del. 259-1

Wikidata ID

Q64559705

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