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Small Egg Basket

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Date
late 20th-early 21st Century
Medium
wood splint, reed, dye
Dimensions
6 11/16 × 6 3/4 × 7 11/16 in. (17 × 17.1 × 19.5 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
This small egg basket is woven from a combination of wood splints and round reeds. A God’s Eye woven design connects the rim and the handle, which is covered with a plain weave. Artist Ira Blount’s eye for color is clearly visible in his combination of light, dark, and reddish natural hues. The variation in color, as well as reed and splint size and shape, gives the basket depth and texture.
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
2011.0004.0013
Type
basket
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl82cb6a768-c93e-4ae8-a9ab-a74ed36ef076
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0013
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