%C2%A9 2014 Keri Ataumbi and Jamie Okuma
Pair of earrings, from Pocahontas jewelry set, 2014
Keri Ataumbi , metalsmith; Artist: Jamie Okuma , beadworkerexpand_more
Antique glass, 24 karat electroplated beads, buckskin, 18 karat yellow gold, sterling silver, wampum shell, fresh water pearls, rose and brilliant cut diamonds and diamond beads, diamond briollitesexpand_more
Gift of funds from The Duncan and Nivin MacMillan Foundationexpand_more 2014.93.3a,b
On View in Gallery 259expand_more
Keri Ataumbi and Jamie Okuma worked collaboratively to bring fellow Native American woman Pocohantas to life. Drawing inspiration from 1616 engravings by Simon van de Passe, and Thomas Sully’s classic 1852 portrait of Pocohantas, Okuma created portraits on buckskin that were then adorned by Ataumbi’s use of precious metals and stones. This beautiful set strengthens the MIA’s collection in many ways, from modern design to traditional Native beadwork.
Details
- Title
- Pair of earrings, from Pocahontas jewelry set
- Artist Life
- Ka'igwu (Kiowa) and Comanche, born 1971
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2014.93.3a,b
- Curator Approved
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© 2014 Keri Ataumbi and Jamie Okuma