Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

Florian Rokita

Associated Names
Florian Rokita

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a Native American man dressed in traditional attire. He is shown wearing a long, brown garment with intricate details along the seams and cuffs. His head is adorned with a vibrant headdress featuring green, red, and yellow feathers. The figure is gripping a long rifle with his right hand, resting it against his right shoulder, while his left hand is extended forward, holding a circular object. The sculpture appears to be made of painted wood or a similar material, reflecting earthy tones that complement his outfit and the vibrant colors of the feathers. The figure stands on a rectangular base with a carved texture on top. The detail in the sculpture, notably in the clothing and accessories, lends a lifelike presence to the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38 cm (20 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17404


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 69 pl. 203.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FLORIAN / ROKITA.

Wikidata ID

Q64562017

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