Wooden Indian c. 1937

"Wooden Indian" is a watercolor illustration by Gerald Transpota, circa 1937. The artwork depicts a Native American man, standing with a spear in hand and wearing traditional attire. The figure is likely based on a "wooden Indian" statue, a common fixture outside American tobacco shops in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Transpota's illustration captures the iconic image of these statues, offering a glimpse into American cultural history and the representation of Native Americans in popular imagery.