Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

Marius Hansen

Associated Names
Marius Hansen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is of a Native American figure wearing traditional attire and a feathered headdress. The individual wears a red tunic with intricate patterns and a green sash, beige leggings, and black shoes. The sculpture appears to be made of wood, showing a log or post next to the figure. It stands upright on a rectangular base and is in life-size proportions, with painted details for realistic colors and attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 23.1 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17368

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Maruis N. Hansen

Wikidata ID

Q64595348

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