Cigar Store Indian 1935 - 1942

"Cigar Store Indian" is a watercolor painting by Yolande Delasser, created between 1935 and 1942. The artwork depicts a wooden figurine, likely a “Cigar Store Indian,” that is standing upright and is dressed in a green and yellow garment with a belt. The figurine is portrayed in a simplified style, emphasizing the figure’s form and features. These types of figurines were commonly used in the 19th century to attract customers to cigar shops, making this painting a snapshot of a bygone era in American culture.