Pipe Bag, late 19th century
Lakȟótaexpand_more
Animal hide, quills, glass beads, metal beadsexpand_more
The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund, The Driscoll Art Accessions Endowment Fund, and The Robert J. Ulrich Works of Art Purchase Fundexpand_more 2004.27.2
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Among the Lakota, quillwork was a sacred art form because of its connections with Double Woman, a complex figure in oral tradition. Since this technique was wakan (holy), membership in quillwork societies was restricted to highly respected women and to those who had visionary experiences related to the supernatural being. This bag skillfully presents a central theme in Plains art, horses. Horses were important in all Plains cultures because they provided the mobility necessary to maintain their way of life. The artist depicted these animals in motion, giving both movement and vitality to her subject. She contrasted these images with vibrant geometric patterns that add more color to this brilliant piece. Stunning hues and evocative design make this a masterpiece of Lakota quillwork.
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- Pipe Bag
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- 2004.27.2
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