Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture depicts a standing figure of an Indigenous man wearing a traditional feathered headdress. The headdress is adorned with feathers colored in yellow, red, and blue. He is dressed in a tunic and cape with designs, and wears fringed leggings. In one hand, he holds a wooden pipe. The sculpture is painted in natural colors with the man's skin tone in a light brown shade, while his tunic and leggings are beige. His facial expression is focused, raising his right hand to his forehead as if gazing into the distance. The sculpture captures detailed craftsmanship in the attire and headdress, which are culturally significant elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.6 x 29.2 cm (16 x 11 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17255


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535278

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