Friday, January 27, 2012

Coe Collection at The Met



The Coe Collection of American Indian Art - thru May 28, 2012
this small exhibition fed my current lust for all things geometric, specifically in textiles, clothing and other utilitarian objects.



Parfleche, 1875, Rawhide, pigment, Native-tanned skin ties, H. 16 1/2 x W. 11 1/4 in.





Girl's Cape, Geography:1890–1905, Glass, cotton, metal, Native-tanned skin ties, H. 13 1/2 x W. 15 in.




Mother-and-Child Doll, 1870–80, Corn husk, cotton, wool, Native-tanned skin, glass, silk, H. 10 3/4 x W. 5 in.



Cradleboard Cover Panel, 1810–1830, Native-tanned skin, birchbark, quill, metal, H. 10 x W. 14 1/8 in.




Knife Sheath, 1850–60, Wool and cotton trade cloth, glass and metal beads, Native-tanned skin, H. 40 1/8 x W. 3 1/4 in.











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