National Anthropological Archives

Arthur Amiotte photographs of his art, circa 1963-1986

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.PhotoLot.88-1
Creators:
Amiotte, Arthur
Dates:
circa 1963-1986
Languages:
Undetermined
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Physical Description:
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

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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
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Clothing and dress Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Quilts Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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