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National Anthropological Archives
Arthur Amiotte photographs of his art, circa 1963-1986
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.88-1
- Creators:
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Amiotte, Arthur
- Dates:
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circa 1963-1986
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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314 Copy color slides
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Photographs depicting Arthur Amiotte's artwork, including stitchery and quilts, clothing and mocassins, wall hangings, and paintings. The collection also includes some images of exhibits of Amiotte's work, a powwow, and scenic views of the Great Plains area.
Biographical/Historical note
Biographical/Historical note
Born in 1942 and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Arthur Amiotte is an Oglala painter, collage and fiber artist, lecturer, and author. Influenced by Native artist Oscar Howe, Amiotte's art is based on Oglala tradition and culture.
Administration
Author
Sarah Ganderup
Existence and Location of Originals note
Originals retained by Arthur Amiotte.
Custodial History note
Originals loaned by Arthur Amiotte for copying, 1987.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation note
Photo Lot 88-1, Arthur Amiotte photographs of his art, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Location of Other Archival Materials
Location of Other Archival Materials
Artwork by Amiotte can be found in the National Anthropological Archives in American Indian Social and Political memorabilia.
Location of Other Archival Materials
The Archives of American Art holds audio recording of an oral history interview with Amiotte.
More Information
Local Call Number(s)
Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot 88-1
, NAA ACC 89-13
Reproduction Note
Reproduction Note
Copy slides made by Smithsonian Institution, 1987.
Addl. KW Subj
Addl. KW Subj
Sioux
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Oglala Lakota (Oglala Sioux) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Indians of North America -- Great Plains | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Wall hangings | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Photographs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Clothing and dress | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painting | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Quilts | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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