You enter to a series of Navajo rugs.
The little one in the foreground "Jar" 1994 by Anderson Paynetsa, Zuni, and the larger one, also "Jar" circa 1930 by Tsayutitsa, Zuni.
A series of
"Baskets" and "Containers" by Elizabeth Hickox (1872-1947)
Karuk
"Trade
Canoe for Don Quixote" 2004 by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Salish/Kootenai/Cree/Shoshone
"Shirt"
circa 1910, Artist unknown, Jemez
(Left
to Right) "Sakwa Hu katsina" circa 1985 by Tom Collateta, Hopi;
"Angwusnasomtaqa katsina" circa 1920, Artist unknown, Hopi; and
"Kooyemsi" circa 1985 by Bill Sewemaenewa, Hopi
The
painting in the back "South View at Tewa" 1986 by Dan Namingha, Hopi
Sculpture
in the foreground "Gift of the Earth" 1991 by Allan Houser,
Chiricahua Apache
In
this intimate little space between larger galleries was this expressive and
vibrant work consisting of a series of panels with abstracted designs
suggestive of western landscapes.
"Straight Ahead" 2010 by James Lavadour, Walla Walla
Three
examples of the exquisite beadwork used to festoon a "Bandolier
Bag". The work on the left is
from circa 1840 by an unknown Cherokee Artist, and the two on the right are
from circa 1810 and circa 1830 respectively both by unknown Seminole Artists.
The
work in the foreground is "Cradleboard" circa 1918 attributed to
Tahdo Ahtone, Kiowa
"Tipi"
circa 1890 attributed to Standing Bear, Lakota Sioux/Minneconjou/Brule Band
A
detail from the design on the canvas
"Headdress"
circa 1950 by unknown Sioux Artist
"Box
and Border Robe" circa 1875 by unknown Yankton Dakota Artist
"The
Fourth World" 2012 by Kent Monkman, Cree
Another
contemporary work that at first glance just looks like a Native American
Buffalo hunt, but upon closer inspection is filled with enigmas.
"Untitled
(Snakes)" circa 1970 by Norval Morrisseau, Ojibwa/Anishnaabe
Featured contemporary art galleries
"Blood
Painting" 2014 by Gregg Deal, Pyramid Lake Paiute
I
thought the placard was worth including for this one. Gregg is very gracious in his assessment of the
situation. I would have added to
his quote "and willful racism", but then I am not as gracious.
"Defiant to Your Gods" 2015, by Gregg Deal, Pyramid Lake Paiute
From
the second floor you can look over a balcony to a relatively modest extension
of the Native American Indian collections. The museum takes full advantage of the soaring ceiling to
display large works like totem poles and this Haida Lodge facing.
One
wall is home to a series of masks.
"Mask"
1993 by Beau Dick, Kwakwaka'wakw
"Bear
Mask" circa 1890 by unknown Kwakwaka'wakw Artist
The appellation was to a
Bear, but I honestly thought it looked a whole lot more like a Bat. However, it was time for lunch!
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