Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

Marius Hansen

Associated Names
Marius Hansen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure standing atop a rectangular pedestal. The figure is wearing a traditional headdress adorned with feathers and is dressed in a fringed skirt with a red garment. The arms of the sculpture hold boxes. The figure's skin is depicted in a dark brown color. The sculpture is painted in various colors, including red, green, and brown. The pedestal is light-colored, with the words "CIGARS" and "GAARS" written in black capital letters on the sides.

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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 23.2 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17369

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595349

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