1862 Sung Ite Ha

Titles: 1862 Sung Ite Ha (Supplied title)

Description: Mixed media sculpture (horse mask) by James Star Comes Out, 2012. Purchased from the 2012 "Ded Unk'unpi - We Are Here" exhibit. In his artist statement, he writes, "The horse is respected as it is sacred and empowers the Lakota/ Dakota with its connection with the Wakinyan Oyate (which is important in Lakota/ Dakota belief). In that respect, the sacredness and utilization of the horse is vital in Lakota/ Dakota culture, as representation of honor, pride and value that are used for such ceremonies like a giveaway, honoring, or memorial of a loved one. In past, our ancestors expressed honor and pride by decorating a horse in their finest and given away as a gesture of generosity in honor of loved ones. With this in mind, I created this piece with the date “1862” in honor and memorial of the 38 Dakota that were hanged in 1862. I have utlized floral designs that represent the Dakota Oyate. Overall, this art piece is a representation of the values and way of life of the Dakota, which defines who we are as a people. But most of all, honoring and remembering what the 38 Dakota went through so our people can live and exist."

Dates

• Exactly 2012 (Creation)

Creation

• artist: Star Comes Out, James

Identifiers

• Accession Number: AV2012.8.A,B

Holding Type: Art

Quantity: 1 sculpture

Format

• Content Category: sculptures
• Medium/Materials: mixed media

Measurements

• 12 inches height (AV2012.8.B)
• 14 inches diameter (AV2012.8.B)
• 25 7/8 inches height (flat dimensions including feathers)
• 37 3/4 inches width (flat dimensions including feathers)

Subjects

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