Dakota quillwork cuff

Titles: Dakota quillwork cuff (Supplied title)

Description: A cuff created in 2012 - 2013 by Dakota/Navajo quillwork artist, Dallas Goldtooth. Traditionally practiced by women, today many men are contributing to the revival of the quillwork art form. In this piece, artist Dallas Goldtooth blends traditional techniques with a unique and contemporary personal style. The cuff consists of 3 horizontal bands of multicolored quills, including black and white checkerboard pattern. White quills are woven horizontally (a technique known as "blind imbrication") between the vertical colored quills. Green, orange, pink, blue, quills on black leather with one button clasp. Goldtooth is a member of the Lower Sioux Indian Community.

Dates

• Exactly 2012 - Exactly 2013 (Creation)

Creation

• artist: Goldtooth, Dallas
• made by: Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2013.41.2

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 1 1/8 inches height (fastened cuff measurement)
• 3 inches diameter (fastened cuff measurement)
• 8 1/2 inches length (unfastened, flattened cuff measurement, approximately)

Subjects

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