Cigar Store Indian c. 1941

LeRoy Griffith's "Cigar Store Indian" (c. 1941) is a watercolor painting depicting a traditional Native American figure in full regalia. The figure, standing tall with a stoic expression, wears a blue and yellow patterned tunic and a headdress adorned with feathers. Griffith captures the figure's dignity and presence in a stylized, almost idealized way, common in the depiction of "Cigar Store Indians" during the 19th and early 20th centuries. While the image is visually appealing, it's important to consider the historical context and potential problematic stereotypes associated with these figures.