Cigar Store Indian c. 1941

Samuel Philpot's watercolor painting, "Cigar Store Indian," from circa 1941, depicts a carved wooden figure of an Indigenous woman. The figure stands on a platform, holding a glass of liquor and a fan. The woman's traditional clothing and jewelry, along with her stoic expression, are hallmarks of the iconic "Cigar Store Indian" figures that were popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Philpot's work captures the stylized form and vibrant colors of these figures, creating a nostalgic image of a bygone era.