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Artist:
Ira Blount  Search this
Medium:
reed, glass, thread
Dimensions:
6 3/8 × 7 in. (16.2 × 17.8 cm)
Type:
basket
Date:
late 20th-early 21st Century
Caption:
This round basket is decorated with a purple and white beaded design underneath the lip. The reeds vary in hue from natural-colored to mauve, and are woven in a plain weave (also referred to as a tabby weave). The simple form of the basket focuses attention on the decorative beading and matching tones of the dyed reeds.
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.
Cite As:
Gift of Ira Blount
Accession Number:
2011.0004.0008
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source:
Anacostia Community Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8dc18f3b2-d92e-446f-a6bc-c6be6501e146
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:acm_2011.0004.0008