Edmonia Lewis’ tabletop sculpture “The Old Indian Arrowmaker and His Daughter” shows the two figures of the title seated side by side, the arrowmaker above his daughter, using his hands, as she pays attention to his task.

“The Old Indian Arrow Maker and His Daughter”

modeled 1866, carved 1867

  • Artist

    Edmonia Lewis
    American, 1844 – 1907

  • Medium

    Marble

  • Dimensions

    21 1/4 x 14 x 13 1/2 inches

  • Credit Line

    North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh. Gift of Marilyn Jacobs Preyer

  • Object Number

    2022.6

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