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The sculpture depicts a Native American figure with a headdress of large, colorful feathers in mostly yellow and green hues. The figure holds an axe in its raised right hand and a pouch or bag in its left hand. It wears a brown garment with fringes and decorative elements like leaf-like designs in green, blue, and ochre. The sculpture's color is primarily earthy brown with bursts of color in the headdress and garment accents. The figure stands confidently on a pedestal, with one foot forward. The sculpture showcases intricate details in attire and posture, with slightly exaggerated features typical of carved wooden statues.

Cigar Store Indian

Heiberg, Einar · American

1935/1942

Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Classification
Index of American Design
Period
1926 to 1950
Image size
2981 × 5115px

Description

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure with a headdress of large, colorful feathers in mostly yellow and green hues. The figure holds an axe in its raised right hand and a pouch or bag in its left hand. It wears a brown garment with fringes and decorative elements like leaf-like designs in green, blue, and ochre. The sculpture's color is primarily earthy brown with bursts of color in the headdress and garment accents. The figure stands confidently on a pedestal, with one foot forward. The sculpture showcases intricate details in attire and posture, with slightly exaggerated features typical of carved wooden statues.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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