Cigar Store Indian c. 1937

Einar Heiberg's "Cigar Store Indian" (c. 1937) is a watercolor painting depicting a traditional Native American figure, likely intended to be a representation of a "Cigar Store Indian" - a common 19th-century figure placed outside tobacco stores. The painting captures the figure in a classic pose, standing with a hand raised to his forehead, with his other hand holding what appears to be a tomahawk. The figure is adorned in vibrant colors, with a green cloth draped across his chest and a headdress with elaborate feathers. Heiberg's portrayal of this iconic figure evokes a sense of Americana and the history of these statues.