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Blue Ribbons for Montana Indian Children
Artist
Tremblay, Gail
(1945-2023)
Date2016
Dimensions5 3/4 × 5 1/4 dia. in. (14.6 × 13.3 cm)
ClassificationsART, 3-DIMENSIONAL
Credit LineClara S. Peck Fund
Object number2019.6.2a-b
Description(a) Round, red and blue basket with gold-colored, braided cords around center and bottom; (b) separate, matching, round lid with red and blue decorative bow on top and gold-colored, braided cords around rim; basket and lid composed of strips of acetate film with red and blue leaders, instead of natural material traditonally used in basket making; by this, artist intends to add layers of meaning / social commentary her fine art baskets; film woven into this basket is "Play and Cultural Continuity, Part 4: Montana Indian Children" (Campus Film Distributors Corporation, 1975).Collections
- Post WWII and Contemporary Art
On View
Contemporary Gallery
