Small Egg Basket with Beaded Design

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Date
late 20th Century
Medium
wood splint, reed, dye, glass, waxed linen cord, adhesive
Dimensions
4 1/2 × 5 1/8 × 5 1/2 in. (11.5 × 13 × 14 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
This small basket is made of wood splints and round reeds woven in a plain weave. Purple reeds surround the woven God’s Eye design that connects the handle to the body of the basket. Glass pony beads attached to the handle complement the purple reeds, giving this piece a colorful, playful aesthetic.
After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
Accession Number
2011.0004.0005
Type
basket
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8c023c24c-22ba-49da-b164-8e51b64db469
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0005
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