The sculpture depicts a figure dressed in a short blue tunic with a red belt, adorned with a helmet featuring a crest that bulges upward. The figure appears to be holding an object aloft in their right hand and is standing on a green pedestal. The figure is also accessorized with gold or bronze armbands and leg bands. The material of the sculpture gives an impression of being made of painted metal or painted wood, displaying earthy tones for the skin and vibrant colors for the clothing and accessories. The stance is upright, with the figure slightly larger than life-sized in relation to the viewer and poised in a confident position.

Cigar Store Indian

c. 1936

Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 3419 × 4829px

Description

The sculpture depicts a figure dressed in a short blue tunic with a red belt, adorned with a helmet featuring a crest that bulges upward. The figure appears to be holding an object aloft in their right hand and is standing on a green pedestal. The figure is also accessorized with gold or bronze armbands and leg bands. The material of the sculpture gives an impression of being made of painted metal or painted wood, displaying earthy tones for the skin and vibrant colors for the clothing and accessories. The stance is upright, with the figure slightly larger than life-sized in relation to the viewer and poised in a confident position.

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