Old Arrow Maker

Edmonia Lewis, Old Arrow Maker, modeled 1866, marble, 21 1⁄2 x 13 5⁄8 x 13 3⁄8 in. (54.5 x 34.5 x 34.0 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Robbins, 1983.95.179
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Artwork Details

Title
Old Arrow Maker
Artist
Date
modeled 1866
Location
Dimensions
21 1⁄2 x 13 5⁄8 x 13 3⁄8 in. (54.5 x 34.5 x 34.0 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Robbins
Mediums
Mediums Description
marble
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group
  • Indian
  • Dress — Indian dress
  • Occupation — craft — arrow maker
  • Object — game — deer
Object Number
1983.95.179
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1983.95.179

Works by this artist (8 items)

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Edmonia Lewis, Michelangelo, Moses (after Michelangelo), 1875, marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred T. Morris, Jr., 1984.149.1
Moses (after Michelangelo)
Artist
Date1875
marble
On view
Edmonia Lewis, The Death of Cleopatra, carved 1876, marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Historical Society of Forest Park, Illinois, 1994.17
The Death of Cleopatra
Artist
Datecarved 1876
marble
On view
Edmonia Lewis, Poor Cupid, modeled ca. 1872, carved 1876, marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Alfred T. Morris, Sr., 1984.156
Poor Cupid
Artist
Datemodeled ca. 1872, carved 1876
marble
On view
Edmonia Lewis, Helen Ruthven Waterston, ca. 1866, carved marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Dr. Richard Frates, 1983.95.181
Helen Ruthven Waterston
Artist
Dateca. 1866
carved marble
On view