Figurehead: Indian

1935/1942

Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

Associated Names
Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

Artist, American, 1913 - 2005

The sculpture depicts a male figure in a dynamic pose, appearing to be in mid-stride with one foot forward. He is adorned with a headdress that features a long feather, a necklace made of claw or tooth shapes, and a garment resembling fur-like material wrapped around his torso and waist. The sculpture shows realistic skin tones with earthy browns and tans for the clothing and a lighter hue for the headdress. His facial features are detailed and focused upwards, and he holds a spear or stick in one hand. The sculpture is mounted on a base resembling rocks. The material seems to be wood or another carving material allowing for intricate detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.5 x 30.6 cm (19 7/8 x 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16350


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 22.

Wikidata ID

Q64574840

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