National Anthropological Archives

MS 7420 Partially woven painting of a bird and vine with orange and red fruit

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS7420
Dates:
undated
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
1 Paintings (visual works)
watercolor
18 x 12 inches
Repository:
Container:
7416 / 7420
2

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a partially woven paper painting glued to a piece of cardboard. The painting depicts a bird and two orange and red fruits on a vine. Part of the painting is whole but has been marked to be cut into vertical strips. Some strips are cut but not yet woven, and other cut strips have been woven together with plain horizontal strips of paper. The painting is possibly a demonstration of the process of making a woven painting.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Administration

Custodial History
The provenance of the painting is unknown. It was found in the Department of Anthropology object collections and transferred to the National Anthropological Archives by Chnag-su Houchins in August 1986.

Digital Content


Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Preferred Citation
MS 7420 Partially woven painting of a bird and vine with orange and red fruit, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

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Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 7420


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