The sculpture depicts a male figure wearing a traditional Native American-inspired headdress with an upright feather. The figure appears to be standing and is carved from wood, giving it a brown color. The sculpture is painted with vibrant colors; the man wears a green tunic with yellow borders and a bright red cloak over one shoulder. His headdress and footwear are golden yellow. The figure stands on a dark, rectangular base, likely made of the same material. The sculpture's detailed clothing and accessories are reminiscent of Native American attire.

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Cigar Store Indian

Alvin M. Gully (American, 1902 - 1985)

1941

Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Classification: Index of American Design
Dimensions: overall: 52 x 28.5 cm (20 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Index of American Design
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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