Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture depicts an Indigenous man wearing a headdress with three feathers standing upright. He is dressed in a long red tunic with yellow and blue accents at the hem. Around his waist, there is a green sash tied. His pants are yellow, and he is wearing black shoes. In his right hand, he holds an object that resembles a book or block, while his left hand rests on a vertical, wooden element. The sculpture is mounted on a square base, suggesting it is made from wood. The colors used are bright and bold, making the figure stand out against the plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17325


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535292

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