by Artist (3)
Californian Tribe Artist
Beadwork Strip, n.d.
Beads
3 1/4 x 56 1/2 in. (8.26 x 143.51 cm)
Creation Place:
North America, Native American, California
Technique:
Bead weaving
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edward H. Angle
Accession Number:
P2196
Woven beadwork strip with no backing. Each end splits into two bands. Beaded with dark blue and translucent yellow lozenges on a bright blue background. White and red beaded fringe.
Materials
glass beads without backing
Commentary
Native American woven beadwork developed from earlier fiber-weaving techniques, adapted to and influenced by European trade goods. The commonly used term, "loom" beadwork, actually refers to a number of techniques that differ among tribal groups, only some of which make use of looms. Experimentation likely led to the adoption of certain techniques and the abondonment of others. Visually rich beadwork sashes, such as this example, integrated traditional motifs with the possibilities of new materials and techniques.
Bibliography
Kathleen Howe, Nuance of Sky: Edgar Heap of Birds Invites Spirit Objects to Join His Art Practice (Claremont: Pomona College Museum of Art, 2013), 13 illustrated/color.
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Nuance of Sky: Edgar Heap of Birds Invites Spirit Objects to Join His Art Practice , 1/21/2013 - 4/14/2013
Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions: 3 1/4 x 56 1/2 in. (8.26 x 143.51 cm) Measured by Hudson, Karen
Bibliography List
This object has the following bibliographic references:
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Nuance of Sky.
Nuance of Sky
Pomona College Museum of Art.
Claremont, 2013
Page Number: 13
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