Indian Weather Vane c. 1938

This weather vane, created by Alice Stearns in 1938, depicts a Native American figure in traditional garb, holding a bow and arrow, with a feathered headdress and a tomahawk at his waist. The figure is rendered in a whimsical, folk art style, using bold colors and simple lines. The weather vane, intended for outdoor use, exemplifies the practical yet artistic applications of folk art, and its subject matter draws upon the romanticized image of Native Americans prevalent in early 20th-century America.