War Helmet, Tlingit, Alaska, 1888-1893.
Made by a group of Native Americans from the coast of SE Alaska this expressive helmet would no doubt startle their enemies.
Collections Beget Museums
Pot, 20th Century, Maria Martinez, The Millicent Rogers Museum, Taos NM.
Maria Martinez came from a long line of potters and kept up the tradition in her own family. The Millicent Rogers Museum received a wonderful collection of this family’s work. Rogers was a great supporter of Native American artists during her lifetime and the museum is her former house which features her collections and special exhibitions.
Recycling
Howling Wolf, Southern Cheyenne, 1849-1927. Oberlin Ledger, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, OH.
Plains Native Americans used ledgers as sources of paper to create artistic records of battles and other important events.